One-Pot Vegan Chili Mac

Ingredients

• 10 oz macaroni pasta
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 15 oz kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup sweet corn (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup tomato purée
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 medium onion (minced)
• 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons agave syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook Pasta: Start by preparing pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, proceed with the next steps.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.

3. 3

   Fry: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, and fry the onion and garlic 3-4 minutes, until tender.

4. 4

   Add Spices: Add the chili powder, cayenne papper, cumin, and salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add Vegetables: Add vegetable broth and stir. Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn.

6. 6

   Simmer: Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Add Sweet: Add the tomato purée and agave syrup. Stir and cook for 5 minutes over low heat.

8. 8

   Add Pasta: When pasta is cooked, drain and add to the pan with tomato mixture.

9. 9

   Bake: Sprinkle with vegan cheese, if using, over the top. Bake for 10 minutes in oven, until cheese melt.

10. 10

    Serve hot.