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Spicy Chili Mac

Name: Spicy Chili Mac
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni; 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 to 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce; 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

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

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion and jalapenos in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
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.
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.

Spicy Chili Mac

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