SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN CHILI MAC RECIPE - BUILD YOUR BITE

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Mac Recipe - Build Your Bite image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 cloves of garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
15 oz kidney beans, drained
15 oz chili beans (do not drain)
15 oz sliced stewed tomatoes (do not drain)
4 tablespoons tomato paste
15 oz diced fire roasted tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 lb elbow macaroni noodles, uncooked
3 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
fresh chopped parsley, for serving

Steps:

Add garlic and onion to a skillet with 1 teaspoon of olive oil
Saute 10-15 minutes, or until onion is translucent
Add garlic and onion, kidney beans, chili beans, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, fire roasted tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne to a 6 quart slow cooker
Cook on high for 2 - 2.5 hours, until bubbly and onions are no longer crunchy
Add in uncooked macaroni noodles and cook an additional 15 - 40 minutes. The noodles will cook quickly, so check often until al dente to avoid mushy noodles
Once noodles are desired texture, stir in cheddar cheese
Serve garnished with chopped parsley and additional cheddar cheese, if desired