Veggie Chili Mac Recipe

Name: Veggie Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, about 1 cup, chopped; 1 small green pepper, deseeded and chopped; 2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 large celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and finely chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 3 cups vegetable stock; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons sugar; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb spaghetti, cooked according to package directions; shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, about 1 cup, chopped
1 small green pepper, deseeded and chopped
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3 cups vegetable stock
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 teaspoons sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish

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["Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.", "Add the onions and green pepper and cook until slightly softened. Add the carrots, celery and cook for a few more minutes. Add the jalapeno and garlic and cook for a few minutes to soften.", "Add the oregano, cumin, and chili powder and cook for another minute or two, stirring to mix in spices.", "Add in vegetable stock, tomato sauce, tomatoes and beans. NOTE: I used 1 can pinto and 1 can black beans instead of 2 cans of black beans.", "Add in cocoa powder and sugar.", "Cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer uncovered until thickened about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper, if needed.", "Stir in cooked and drained spaghetti (do not rinse so chili liquid will ""stick"" to pasta).", "Serve with shredded cheddar cheese (white or yellow)."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, about 1 cup, chopped, 1 small green pepper, deseeded and chopped, 2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Veggie Chili Mac falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Veggie Chili Mac

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