Black Bean Chili Mac

By Tonya_Speed

Per Serving: 506 Calories; 12g Fat (20.6% calories from fat); 25g Protein; 74g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 45mg Cholesterol; 401mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Spaghetti or Linguine, uncooked
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
• 12 ounces ground turkey
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely diced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes (juice and all)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Crumble the turkey into the skillet. Cook, stirring to break up the turkey, until the liquid is evaporated from the skillet and the turkey begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, chili powder, cumin and garlic and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes and cilantro. Heat to boiling, reduce the heat and simmer, covered about 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the chili and stir over medium heat until the sauce is simmering and the pasta is coated with sauce. Divide among bowls and serve immediately.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with a topping of shredded low fat cheddar cheese and a big spinach salad.
VEGETARIANS: Skip the turkey and you’re there!