Klunker’s Easy Chili Mac

Klunker’s Easy Chili Mac

(Adapted from Klunker’s Kitchen)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dry macaroni noodles (you can use regular, whole wheat, rice)
• 10 cups water to boil the noodles
• 1/2 medium onion, peeled and chopped small
• 1 tsp. chopped garlic
• 1 15oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed (or you can use fresh)
• 1 14.5oz. can of diced tomatoes (or boxed, or the equivalent fresh diced) with juice
• 1 tablespoon low sodium/sodium free chili powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• salt and pepper to taste (wait until you are done to season with salt and pepper)
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast (nooch)
• Up to 1/2 cup veggie broth if you want it creamier

Directions:

Cook according to package directions.  When the pasta is done, drain well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.  Set aside.

While pasta is cooking, place a large sauté pan on the stove, over medium heat.

Add the onions and garlic.  Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until it turns translucent.

Add the tomatoes and spices, and stir well.  Cook for another 5 minutes.

Add the black beans, and stir well.

Cover the pan, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.

Remove lid and stir.  If you want it saucier, add the veggie broth.

Add cooked pasta.  Stir very well. Add nutritional yeast. Stir well to coat.