One-Pot Vegan Chili Pasta
This easy-to-make dish combines savory vegan chili with tender pasta in a single pot, simplifying cleanup and maximizing taste. Packed with protein-rich beans, vibrant veggies, and zesty spices, it's a simple yet satisfying meal that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Sweet Onion
- 5 Cloves of Garlic
- 6 g Ginger
- 1 Bell Pepper
- 1 Carrot
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms
- 16 oz red kidney beans 1 can
- 1 cup Red Bulgur 150g
- 120 g Shell Pasta
- 1 Can Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 Tbsp Mild Chili Powder
- 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- ½ Tsp Cardamom
- ½ Tsp Ground Nutmeg
- ½ Tsp Ground Cloves
- 1 Tsp Fresh Parsley used as topping
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the red bulgur until the water is clear and set it aside.
- Drain and rinse the red kidney beans and set them aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic and grated ginger and cook until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in diced bell pepper, sliced carrot, and sliced mushrooms. Cook until vegetables are slightly softened.
- Add drained red kidney beans, red bulgur, shell pasta, fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, water, chili powder, cumin, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pasta and bulgur are cooked through and the chili has thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
*Please be aware that the nutritional information provided is based on estimates and calculations; hence, we cannot guarantee the correctness of the displayed values. It is important to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian to address specific dietary concerns or health conditions.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 53mgPotassium: 522mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1689IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 3mg
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