Cajun Chili Mac
Ready in just 30 minutes, this Cajun Chili Mac is filled with fire-roasted tomatoes, beans, and cheesy pasta with spicy, hints of smokiness.
Servings 4
Calories 483kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ red onion diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup canned kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 10 ounces uncooked elbows pasta
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded + extra for serving
- fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion; cook until onions are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, beans, and Cajun seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer and stir in pasta. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through; about 13 to 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat; top with cheese and cover until melted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 1381mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1395IU | Vitamin C: 11.4mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 2.9mg
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