One-pot Chili Mac and Cheese

No time to cook but craving a rich and warming pasta dish? Look no further! This one-pot chili mac and cheese is the solution for all your "pasta problems" 🍝

This healthy chili mac is the perfect trade-off between a truly comforting food and a wholesome meal. Indeed, it contains lots of fibers and antioxidants (from the veggies) whilst being packed with plant-based proteins (from the pinto and red kidney beans), which will leave you feeling satisfied but energized. Contrary to your regular pasta dish, you won't feel sluggish after eating this one-pot chili mac and cheese! 🏃‍♀️

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 389 kcal

Equipment

1 Instant Pot Recipes

Ingredients

1 tbsp Avocado Oil or Olive oil
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 medium Onion finely chopped
1 medium Green bell pepper
15 oz Pinto beans
28 oz Canned diced tomatoes
15 oz Light red kidney beans drained
15 oz Dark red kidney beans
1 cup Vegetable broth
100 grams Elbow macaroni pasta uncooked
1 large Cauliflower head
2 cups Cheese (shredded, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or tasty cheese) optional, or nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper or pure chili powder
1 tbsp Chili powder
1 tbsp Smoked paprika powder
1 tbsp Cumin powder
1 tbsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
1-2 small Jalapenos

Instructions

Sautee the garlic, onion, bell pepper, and jalapenos in an instant pot (without the seal) until the onion begins to turn translucent
Turn off and add all the other ingredients (except for the cheese). Add the liquid first and the beans last to avoid burning.
Cook everything on high pressure for 1 minute (with the sealed instant pot)
Add your favorite toppings, such as your favorite light cheese (or nutritional yeast / avocado for a fully plant-based dish)

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

One-pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Amount per Serving

Calories

389

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

1300

Potassium

1057

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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