Meatless Chili Mac
I came across this recipe in a newspaper years ago and it’s been a hit at our house ever since. It’s fast and flavorful, and it appeals to all ages. — Cindy Ragan, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups water
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 can (16 ounces) mild chili beans, undrained
- 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
Reviews
We thoroughly enjoyed this meal! We’ve been looking for meatless meals for lent and this truly didn’t disappoint. I did add more pasta because I felt like what it called for was not going to absorb all of the liquid (and I am very thankful I did). We also cooked with whole wheat pasta to try and put a “healthier” substitute for regular pasta.
This recipe is quick, inexpensive, tasty, and can be made from pantry staples. It's in my personal recipe hall of fame! It is great over a baked potato or tortilla chips with the sour cream accompaniment. To lower the carb count, I use whole-wheat macaroni, and to lower the sodium, I use low-sodium tomatoes, sauce, and chili powder.
This is delicious! It smelled so good that we completely forgot about the sour cream! My husband doesn't like spicy food and this has just enough bite for the flavor to linger but does not sting.I used all "no salt added" ingredients and then added the tsp of salt it called for. That was perfect -- not too salty, not lacking salt, and it won't make me gain 3 pounds overnight! We will definitely be making this again and again!
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Love it, It really fills you for low calories
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Definately add the sour cream. That's what helps make this meal delicious. The whole family loved it and no leftovers!
This recipe was okay, but nothing special. It was lacking flavor and I added a healthy dose of sriracha to amp up the heat level.
If you are looking for a really good vegetarian recipe that will please everyone, this is the recipe to make!!!
This is a great dish and easy to fix. I have made this several times now and everyone who trys it likes it. If you have a vegan in the family it is appreciated by them. Ed (77 year old cook)