Spicy Chili Mac
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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. **This recipe is DIABETIC FRIENDLY!**
Krissy Black Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Spicy Chili Mac Recipe
Spicy Chili Mac
2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 lb. lean ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tsp. olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 to 2 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce
2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ tsp. pepper
¾ cup shredder reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion and jalapeno 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 seasoning. 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; cook and let stand until cheese is melted. 6 serving
(Recipe for Spicy Chili Mac was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)
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