One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper
Vegan hamburger helper combines macaroni and vegan mince in a creamy, tomatoey sauce for a cozy, comforting, and super simple one-pot, 30-minute meal the whole family will love!
Servings: 4
Calories: 395kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package of vegan beefy crumbles
- 1 red onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3 cups of veggie broth
- 1 ½ cups of vegan cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In large pot over medium heat, add oil and saute the onions for one minute, then add the vegan beefy crumbles and cook for 5 minutes.
- Mix in the tomato paste, garlic powder, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Then stir in the veggie broth.
- Once the broth starts to boil, add in the elbow macaroni.
- Reduce the heat to a low simmer and let it cook uncovered until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed (about 12-15 minutes). Make sure to stir every couple of minutes to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat and add the vegan cheese. Mix well and cover with a lid for 5 minutes.
- Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. (The plant-base crumbles and vegan cheese have salt so be careful with adding more salt without tasting first.)
Notes
- Cook pasta al-dente: This ensures it doesn’t become too mushy in this one-pot meal.
- Tweak to taste: When you season the veggie hamburger helper with salt and pepper at the end, feel free to tweak any of the other seasonings, too.
- For a heartier meal: It’s easy to add different veggies to make even more of a substantial and nutrient-dense meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1537mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 703IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 3mg