Chili Mac

Here’s another recipe from Engine 2. This dinner is as satisfying as it is simple! With whole grains, plant protein, veggies and loads of flavor, this no-fuss chili mac gets right down to business!  Makes 1 medium serving.
Ingredients:
·         ½ cup whole wheat or gluten free pasta
·         A little purified water for ‘frying’
·         ¼ onion, diced
·         ½ can no-salt diced tomatoes
·         ½ can kidney beans, rinsed or ½ cup pre-cooked beans
·         ½ tsp. chili powder
·         ½ tsp. cumin
·         2 tsps. Nutritional yeast
·         1 green onion, sliced
·         Sea salt and pepper
Method:
1.    Cook the pasta according to directions on package. 
2.    In a skillet over medium heat, water sauté onions until soft and translucent. Add diced tomatoes, beans, chili powder, cumin, and nutritional yeast. Cook for about 10-15 minutes. 
3.    Pour sauce over cooked pasta. Top with green onion and extra nutritional yeast, and enjoy!