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By faithfulplateful.com
Chili Mac (Protein-packed, whole-food plant-based)
Instructions
Prep:35min
Comforting, flavorful, and filling! Made with common pantry ingredients. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and delicious!
Updated at: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:34:58 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
33
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories447.8 kcal (22%)
Total Fat10.3 g (15%)
Carbs67.8 g (26%)
Sugars8.9 g (10%)
Protein23.1 g (46%)
Sodium737.9 mg (37%)
Fiber13 g (47%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
![1 8-oz box of elbow macaroni (I prefer Banza or other legume pasta)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764502/graph/fooddb/9de07396023f6bca8bb1b2b3c09bbf68.jpg)
1 x 8 ozelbow macaroni
box, I prefer Banza or other legume pasta
![1 onion, chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764494/graph/fooddb/d5bd477463b289845a984f7792ed6d70.jpg)
1onion
chopped
![1 red bell pepper, chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764628/graph/fooddb/5da118d0507bdd685df53a9917cc334b.jpg)
1red bell pepper
chopped
![3 cloves garlic, minced ((or 1/2 tsp garlic powder))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
3 clovesgarlic
minced, or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
![3 TBSP flour (any kind will work, I used whole wheat)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550763188/graph/fooddb/f9fbc23db97a0b2cbd8e99dff7f851f1.jpg)
3 TBSPflour
any kind will work, I used whole wheat
![1 cup full-fat coconut milk from a can (shake can first, then measure 1 cup)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1567629215/custom_upload/8c4e7801cb02b23f16de6c65c3102bf8.jpg)
1 cupfull-fat coconut milk
from a can, shake can first, then measure 1 cup
![1 14-oz can diced tomatoes (blend up if you don't like tomato chunks](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312241/custom_upload/44fa21d42ac048f6d14666536ec27991.jpg)
1 x 14 ozcan diced tomatoes
blend up if you don't like tomato chunks
![1 can beans (any kind, I used kidney)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764681/graph/fooddb/df03f6d2b4685d39ce603d028f0bd410.jpg)
1can beans
any kind, I used kidney
![2 cups cooked lentils](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764573/graph/fooddb/e447e9b9ff77158d57e2c63b55e6b6e0.jpg)
2 cupslentils
cooked
![1/2 cup nutritional yeast](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1563975234/custom_upload/eeb025aadc216b52eeb164076bb19204.jpg)
½ cupnutritional yeast
![1.5 TBSP chili powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764733/graph/fooddb/48609e4fc3e8f260576e55adfc12e0a7.jpg)
1.5 Tbspchili powder
![2 tsp smoked paprika](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764733/graph/fooddb/48609e4fc3e8f260576e55adfc12e0a7.jpg)
2 tspsmoked paprika
![1 TBSP cumin](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764544/graph/fooddb/aacc9fecda8960e7917d8cc1f656c0ff.jpg)
1 Tbspcumin
![3 TBSP ketchup or hot sauce (make sure it has vinegar in it, which adds to cheesy flavor)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1566392215/custom_upload/9ccf6ba924e70aa124362fbc3a33c51b.jpg)
3 TBSPketchup
or hot sauce, make sure it has vinegar in it, which adds to cheesy flavor
![3/4 tsp salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
¾ tspsalt
![1/4 tsp pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764843/graph/fooddb/50e15d7f550e17e36816598ba5504cca.jpg)
¼ tsppepper
![3 cups fresh spinach (optional)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550763050/graph/fooddb/9b68eec8f074b3447aea063763f745f2.jpg)
3 cupsfresh spinach
optional
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Makes leftovers
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