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Vegetarian Chili Mac

September 16, 2013 by Tabitha 2 Comments

Being dedicated to living a frugal life means lots of beans and rice, but that doesn’t need to be as boring as it sounds. Like this Vegetarian Chili Mac, sometimes you just need to be a little creative.

vegetarian chili mac recipe

You could make this dish with either canned beans (rinsed well) or dry beans, prepared and frozen.

If your husband rolls his eyes at the thought of a meatless dinner, precook your beans in beef stock so he gets the flavor and leave the beans slightly under-cooked so they are not mushy.

Vegetarian Chili Mac

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes in juice
  • 2-3 tablespoons chili powder, depending on preference
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups prepared kidney beans
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • Cilantro, minced for garnish

Add olive oil to large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, onions, and garlic. Saute until slightly softened, stirring occasionally.

Stir in tomatoes, spices, and kidney beans. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cook until the beans are the consistency you prefer. Add macaroni and stir together.

Top with cheese and cilantro if desired.

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Filed Under: Dinner Tagged With: Beans Recipes, Meatless Recipes

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