There’s something so comforting about a warm bowl of chili mac, especially when it’s made in the crockpot. I love enjoying this dish on cold winter evenings when I want something cozy and comforting. The combination of savory chili and tender pasta is just irresistible. Plus, it’s so easy to make, which makes it a staple in my household.
Number of Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours and 10 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Crockpot or slow cooker
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Preparation Steps:
- In the crockpot, combine the elbow macaroni, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the chili mac hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Enjoy this delicious and comforting meal with your favorite toppings, such as vegan cheese, avocado, or hot sauce!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Iron: 15%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Calcium: 6%
- Potassium: 10%
- Folate: 25%
Easy Crockpot R Chili Mac
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In the crockpot, combine the elbow macaroni, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the chili mac hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Enjoy this delicious and comforting meal with your favorite toppings, such as vegan cheese, avocado, or hot sauce!
Notes
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Iron: 15%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Calcium: 6%
- Potassium: 10%
- Folate: 25%