--- title: "Meatless Friday: Southwest-style Chili Mac" description: Monica Portogallo shares a quick and easy one-pot meatless meal that is perfect for cool fall evenings. image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/meatless-friday-p-1024x512.jpg ---                                           [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2018/09/14/meatless-friday-southwest-style-chili-mac/#) [MEATLESS FRIDAY](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/meatless-friday) # Meatless Friday: Southwest-style Chili Mac Sep 14, 2018 12:30:30 PM  |  by [Monica Portogallo](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/monica-portogallo) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/meatless-friday-p-1024x512.jpg) I love one-pot meals like this Southwest-style Chili Mac. For one thing, my family loves this easy to make dish. Plus, at the end of a long day, the last thing I want to do is spend a long time washing dishes after cooking a healthy meal. When I can make a complete meal with whole grains, protein, and vegetables, and still wash only one pot, I feel like I won a tiny victory! ![Chili-Mac-portogallo](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Chili-Mac-portogallo.jpg?width=800&name=Chili-Mac-portogallo.jpg) Copyright 2018 Monica Portogallo. All rights reserved. ### Southwest-Style Chili Mac Serves about 5 **Ingredients:** 2 1/2 cups water 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon paste 3 tbsp fajita seasoning blend 1 small onion, chopped (optional) 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional) 1 1/2 cups uncooked whole grain macaroni or rotini pasta 1 cup frozen corn 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables or riced cauliflower 2 (15-oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (optional) 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional) **Directions:** Stir together water, tomatoes, bouillon, and fajita seasoning in a large sauce pan; add onion and peppers if using. Bring to a boil. Add pasta, corn, vegetables, and beans to the sauce pan. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until pasta is fully cooked. Add a tablespoon or two of extra water while it is simmering if needed. Spoon into bowls and serve topped with cheese and cilantro, if desired. ### **[What's cooking? 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