Meatless Chili Mac Recipe

By McCarleyRHLAC

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups equals 214 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 857 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

Total WWpts Per Serving: 5

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 can (16 ounces) mild chili beans, undrained
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, macaroni, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt and cumin.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream. Yield: 8 servings.