Chili Mac

By TrayH

Family and friends love this recipe. It uses three power foods: tomatoes, black beans and olive oil, plus whole wheat pasta. It's comfort food to feel good about!

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, 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

Details

Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

•Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion, green pepper 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. Yield: 6 servings.

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Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.