Lickety-Split: 4-Minute Vegan Chili Mac
Everyone Deserves a Night Off
I prepare most of the food I eat from scratch most of the time. (Practically a requirement when eating healthy and plant-based.) Sometimes, I really want a break from cooking or am simply crunched for time, and I don't want to resort to less-than-healthy fast food or takeout.
So, I created some super-simple, super-fast recipes I have termed "Lickety-Split" recipes. They use grocery store convenience products that adhere to the nutritional standards I try to live by. While there is still some cooking involved, it is minimal—no more difficult than heating up a plate of leftovers. Enjoy this yummy chili mac and your night off!
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Ingredients
- 1 can vegan chili (see tip below)
- 1 can chili beans, no salt added
- 1 can Rotel, no salt added
- 1 package elbow-shaped Ready Pasta (see tip and spoiler alert below)
Optional Toppings
- Diced avocado
- Vegan shredded cheddary cheez
- Chopped jalepeños
- Chopped onions
- Mustard (think Chili Cheez Coney-ish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, add all ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for 3 minutes. Serve. Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Vegan Canned Chili: Note that most, if not all, canned "vegetarian" chili is actually vegan. I recommend trying either Amy's or Trader Joe's. They are both tofu-based, which complements the chili beans and Rotel nicely.
- Ready Pasta: Fully cooked and shelf stable, Barilla Ready Pasta is a very convenient, time-saving ingredient. You can, of course, use leftover pasta in its place. Two cups cooked pasta is equivalent to one package.
Spoiler Alert
The 
Based on 1 (2-cup) Serving
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 | |
| Calories | 357 |
| Calories from Fat | 63 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Fat 7 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat 1 g | 5% |
| Unsaturated fat 6 g | |
| Carbohydrates 59 g | 20% |
| Sugar 7 g | |
| Fiber 13 g | 52% |
| Protein 17 g | 34% |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | |
| Sodium 463 mg | 19% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
© 2017 Stacy Becker
