Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Mac

Ingredients

For 6 servings

• 1 onion, medium (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 15 ounce can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
• 15 ounce can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
• 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
• 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni pasta (uncooked)
• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (about 6 oz, divided (or Monterey jack or mozzarella))
• chopped green onions (for serving)