Veggie macaroni is a delicious and quick-to-make snack. Veggie macaroni is especially popular with children, but adults also enjoy it. It is made with boiled macaroni and freshly chopped vegetables. Different vegetables are used to make the macaroni colorful and appealing. It’s a healthy snack because it contains various vegetables that are high in vitamins and fiber, which are very important for health.
Veggie macaroni doesn’t take much time to prepare, making it a perfect option for lunchboxes, snacks, or a light meal. It uses mild spices, which makes the taste appealing to children and not too spicy. It’s filling and satisfying. This tasty, healthy, and easy-to-make dish is now commonly prepared in many households.
Veggie Macaroni Ingredients:
- Macaroni
- Water (for boiling)
- Oil
- Onion
- Tomato
- Carrot
- Peas
- Bell pepper
- Cabbage
- Salt
- Black pepper powder
- Red chili powder
- Italian masala
- Tomato sauce
- Chili sauce
- Soy sauce
- Fresh coriander
- Cheese
Instructions:
First, take a large pot of water and place it on the stove to boil. Once the water is boiling, add a little salt and a few drops of oil.
Now, add the macaroni and cook it over low heat. Stir the macaroni occasionally to prevent it from sticking together. Make sure the macaroni becomes soft but not overcooked. After the macaroni is boiled, turn off the gas and drain it, then transfer it to a separate plate.
Now take a pan, place it on the gas, and add oil or butter and let it heat up. First, add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns light golden brown.
After this, add the finely chopped vegetables such as carrots, peas, tomatoes, bell peppers, and cabbage. Let the vegetables cook on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes so that all the vegetables become soft. After that, add salt, black pepper powder, red chili powder, and Italian spices. Mix all the spices perfectly with the vegetables. Add tomato sauce, chili sauce, and soy sauce and mix well again so that the vegetables get a good flavor.
Now add the boiled macaroni and mix gently so that the macaroni doesn’t break. Ensure the spices and vegetables are well combined. If needed, add some of the leftover macaroni water so that the macaroni doesn’t feel dry. Now cook the macaroni on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, and finally, garnish the macaroni with chopped coriander. Finally, add cheese and turn off the gas. And that’s how you prepare hot and delicious homemade veggie macaroni, which is both tasty and healthy.
