Name: Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Mac
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h 20 min
Total time: 8 h 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 medium onion; 1 red bell pepper; 15 oz can pinto beans; 15 oz can kidney beans; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 1 ½ tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp cumin; ½ tsp kosher salt; ⅛ tsp black pepper; 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 8 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni pasta; 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese; chopped parsley

CategoryDinnerTags#macaroni, #slowcooker, #vegetarianDifficultyBeginner

You won't miss the meat here folks. Break out the slow cooker for this dish and you will keep your home cool during the warmer months while making a complete meal that everyone can enjoy. Packed with plenty of flavor and healthful nutrients, you are sure to enjoy every bite.

Yields6 Servings

Prep Time20 minsCook Time8 hrs 20 minsTotal Time8 hrs 40 mins

1 medium onionchopped

1 red bell pepper chopped

15 oz can pinto beansrinsed and drained

15 oz can kidney beansrinsed and drained

28 oz crushed tomatoeslow sodium or no salt added

1 ½ tbsp chili powder

2 tsp cumin

½ tsp kosher salt

⅛ tsp black pepper

2 cups low sodium vegetable brothor water

8 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni pastaor bean pasta

1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheesedivided

chopped parsleyfor garnish

Place all ingredients except for pasta, cheese, and parsley in a slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 6-8 hours.

Stir in pasta and continue cooking on high for 15-20 minutes, until pasta is cooked through. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese.

Serve topped with remaining cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Ingredients