A top view of meatless chili mac. Yum-O!

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups water
1 can (15 1/2 oz) mild chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 1/2 oz) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup sour cream

Meatless chili mac, bubbling in the dutch oven. Can you smell it?

in a large saucepan or dutch oven, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender. stir in the water, macaroni, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce ,chili powder, salt and cumin. bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream.

makes 8 servings (2 1/2 quarts)

The final product, meatless chili mac, plated. Yum-O!