Healthy Cooking Chili Mac

musicmom04

i found this in healthy cooking magazine and made it tonight. it was sooo good and nice and 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 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp olive oil
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 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. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese



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

2. 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.

3. Sprinkle with the cheese. Remove from heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.



Nutrition facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 396 calories, 12g fat, (4 saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 581mg sodium, 45 carbohydrate, 9g fiber, 28g protein.

Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

VballLeash

Thanks! That sounds really yummy :happy: Do you think it would still be good without the jalapenos and hot pepper sauce? I don't like things too spicy...

~Leash

musicmom04

i'm sure it would

Tri_Dad

Should be just as yummy if you sub some sweet peppers for the jalepenos. :drinker:

kermiehiho

Sounds good and looks even better (that picture really sells it!)

Phoenix_Rising

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epoeraven

This looks good!!!! I don't use pasta too much because it racks up the caloires so fast. But even I can live with less than 400 calories for a 1 1/2 cup serving.

joanewright

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SlimSasha

oh i love spicy ...this looks yummmy!!!!

epoeraven

So I tried this tonight and I really liked it!!! I chickened out and only used one Jalapeno instead of the 2-3 that it calls for. I could have gotten away with two. I also left out the Garlic because it just doesn't agree with me.

Next time I make it I will use the two Jalapenos and I think about half the onion I used tonight.

jmdolan

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loritas

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KZOsMommy

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KendalBeee

this is making me hungry lol....definitely printed this out and plan to do it TONIGHT :bigsmile:

saint84

Printed, Thank you and I'm in love lol

jessmomof3

I shared this recipe w/ my Mom and she made it (I haven't had a chance to make it yet!) and she said you definitely need the hot sauce and jalapeno to give it some kick! She said it was good and she would make it again!

KendalBeee

I shared this recipe w/ my Mom and she made it (I haven't had a chance to make it yet!) and she said you definitely need the hot sauce and jalapeno to give it some kick! She said it was good and she would make it again!

I skipped the jalapeno and hot sauce and put in an extra teaspoon of cayenne pepper....definitely adds a kick to it!! I made it for me and my husband, but then my 11 year old brother came over to spend the night and he loved it. I gave some to my mom to take home and she loved it and then Sunday, my sister was over at my mom's and she tried it too (and loved it). I also brought a serving to work for my friend to try and and I'm sure she'll like it. Definitely going to be making this again very soon! (as you can see, this recipe makes enough to eat on for several days...or maybe just one meal for several people)