Spicy Chili Mac
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
Family and friends love this recipe. I use three power foods: tomatoes, black beans and olive oil, plus whole wheat pasta. It's comfort food to feel good about! —Krissy Black, Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
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1 pound lean ground turkey
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 to 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
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2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Directions
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1.
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, onion and jalapenos in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
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2.
Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pepper sauce and seasonings. Drain macaroni; stir into turkey mixture. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until heated through.
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3.
Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/2 cups: 396 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 581mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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