Easy One Pot Vegan Chili Mac
This easy one pot vegan chili mac is a hearty, cheesy, and flavor-packed comfort food that comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup!
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Looking for a cozy, hearty, and family-friendly dinner that comes together in just one pot? This easy vegan chili mac recipe is the perfect weeknight meal! It’s a delicious mash-up of two comfort food favorites—chili and macaroni—made completely dairy-free and loaded with plant-based protein. Best of all, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and requires minimal cleanup!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 100% vegan and dairy-free
- Ready in just 30 minutes
- One pot means fewer dishes
- Packed with beans, tomatoes, and spices for flavor and nutrition
- A kid-approved comfort food dinner
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Easy One Pot Vegan Chili Mac
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Ingredients:
1-2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 gloves garlic, minced
1-2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 can (15.5 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
1 can (15 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
12 oz. elbow pasta
salt and pepper to taste
Optional garnishes:
Shredded vegan cheese
Non-dairy sour cream
Lime wedges
Fresh chopped cilantro
Directions:
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano. Cook 1 minute, or until nice and fragrant.
Add the tomatoes, pasta, beans, corn, and vegetable broth. Stir and then bring to a boil, cover askew, reduce heat and simmer at a gentle rolling boil for 8 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve warm and top with vegan shredded cheese, dairy-free sour cream. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
Easy One Pot Vegan Chili Mac
Ingredients
- 1-2 tsp olive oil
- 1 1 large onion, diced
- 3 gloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 can (15.5) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15oz) sweet corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 12 oz elbow pasta
- salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes (optional)
- Shredded vegan cheese
- Non-dairy sour cream
- Lime wedges
- Fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano. Cook 1 minute, or until nice and fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes, pasta, beans, corn, and vegetable broth. Stir and then bring to a boil, cover askew, reduce heat and simmer at a gentle rolling boil for 8 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and top with vegan shredded cheese, dairy-free sour cream. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
Tips & Variations
- Make it spicy: Add jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free pasta for an easy swap.
- Extra creamy: Stir in a scoop of cashew cream before serving.
Why This Vegan Chili Mac Works
This one pot vegan chili mac is the ultimate comfort food—warm, filling, and flavorful while still being healthy. It’s a perfect recipe for busy weeknights, meal prep, or even game day dinners. Since everything cooks in the same pot, cleanup is a breeze!
Serving Suggestions
Pair your chili mac with a side salad, cornbread, or roasted veggies for a complete meal. Leftovers store beautifully in the fridge for 3–4 days, making it a great option for lunch the next day.
Looking for more Vegan Stews and Soups?
Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Slow Cooker Carrot Ginger Soup
Easy Instant Pot Vegan Minestrone Soup
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