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AmericanMacaroni chili

Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 15 mins

The coziness of pasta and chili, all in one recipe. Protein-packed with both a soy veggie ground and kidney beans. Batch-make this recipe to enjoy in the coming days, and it's a recipe that freezes rather well too.

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Ingredients

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285 g dry whole wheat macaroni, gluten free if desired
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
400 g diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1 tsp hot chilli powder
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
200 g soy veggie ground
2 medium carrots, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
310 g kidney beans, rinsed
300 g fresh spinach

Instructions

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Cook macaroni according to package directions, but decrease cooking time by 1 - . Once nearly al dente, drain.
While noodles are boiling, heat the oil in a large pot on medium-high heat and sauté the onion and garlic until the onions are soft, about 3 - . Add splashes of water as needed to deglaze the pan.
Add the diced tomatoes, and rinse out the can with water (about 400 ml) adding this to the pot as well, along with the tomato paste, bouillon cube, and spices. Bring to a boil.
Once bubbling away, add the soy ground, carrots, bell pepper, and kidney beans. Cook until the carrots are soft, about .
Lastly, add the drained noodles and spinach. Cook for another minute, or until the spinach wilts and the pasta is al dente. Serve with desired garnish, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories 503 kcal	25.1%
Total Fat 11 g	14.1%
Saturated Fat 2 g	10.0%
Carbohydrates 84 g	30.5%
Dietary Fibre 20 g	71.4%
Sugars 12 g	24.0%
Protein 25 g	50.0%
Sodium 1.369 g	59.5%

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