{"id":"a6e96089-b0b8-4d3f-b7c4-dc1a1aaa31f3","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a6e96089-b0b8-4d3f-b7c4-dc1a1aaa31f3","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a36828012/vegetarian-chili-mac-recipe/","title":"One-Pot Vegetarian Chili Mac","description":"Our smoky vegetarian chili mac all comes together in one pot and is super versatile, making it the weeknight comfort food dinner of your dreams.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT0S","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT45M","ingredients":[{"text":"3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 white onion, chopped, divided","item":"white onion, chopped","quantity":1,"preparation":"divided"},{"text":"2 ribs celery, chopped","item":"ribs celery","quantity":2,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"2 jalapeños, thinly sliced, divided","item":"jalapeños, thinly sliced","quantity":2,"preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"plus more"},{"text":"4 garlic cloves, minced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":4,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 (or more) chilis from canned chilis in adobo, depending on spice preference, minced","item":"(or more) chilis from canned chilis in adobo, depending on spice preference","quantity":1,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 tbsp. ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 c. freshly chopped cilantro, divided","item":"freshly chopped cilantro","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"2 1/4 c. cold water","item":"cold water","quantity":2.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 (28-oz.) can whole tomatoes, crushed","item":"(28-oz.) can whole tomatoes","quantity":1,"preparation":"crushed"},{"text":"1 (15-oz.) can pinto, kidney, white beans, or black beans, drained and rinsed","item":"(15-oz.) can pinto, kidney, white beans, or black beans","quantity":1,"preparation":"drained and rinsed"},{"text":"8 oz. dry pasta, such as cavatappi","item":"dry pasta, such as cavatappi","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 c. shredded white cheddar","item":"shredded white cheddar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"8 oz. low moisture whole milk mozzarella, cut into small cubes","item":"low moisture whole milk mozzarella, cut into small cubes","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"Corn chips, such as Fritos, for topping","item":"Corn chips, such as Fritos, for topping"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add ¾ onion, celery, and ¾ of the jalapeños. (The rest of the onion and jalapeño are for garnish!) Season with salt and cook until vegetables are mostly tender and onions are translucent and lightly golden, about 8 to 10 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add minced chili, cumin, and oregano, and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute more. Add ½ the cilantro and water, and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add crushed tomatoes along with any liquid in the can."},{"number":3,"text":"Add beans, dry pasta, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover, bring up to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and let cook with lid ajar for 14 to 16 minutes, until pasta is tender."},{"number":4,"text":"Remove from heat and stir in cheeses until melted. Serve with crushed corn chips and the remaining sliced jalapeños and onion for garnish."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.737693+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.737693+00:00"}