Vegetarian Chili Mac

The best of both worlds! This Vegetarian Chili Mac is a cozy, cheesy mashup of chili and mac and cheese—loaded with veggies, protein, and tons of flavor!

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EQUIPMENT

1 Gallon Freezer Bag

Ingredients

Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:

1 (15 oz) can Black Beans rinsed and drained
1 (10 oz) can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
1 Carrots diced into 1/4 inch pieces
1/2 Red Bell Pepper diced
1/4 cup Diced Onion
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Garlic
1 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Cumin

Add Day of Cooking:

8 oz Elbow Macaroni Pasta
4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese
1 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

To Freeze and Cook Later:

Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and date.
Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT cheese and pasta.
Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months

Slow Cooker:

Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a slow cooker, and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3 hours or until veggies are softened.

Pressure Cooker:

Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1/4 cup of liquid.
Turn the pressure to high and cook for 5 minutes, then natural pressure release for 5 minutes before releasing the valve.

Additional Instructions:

Cook pasta according to cooking directions.
Add pasta and cheese to the pot and mix until combined. Let it sit on warm for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Top with fresh parsley, green onion, and cheddar cheese cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 17gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 344mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3605IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 273mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Printable Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.

**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.

Vegetarian Chili Mac Bag Label