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! -Krissy Black, Mt. Vernon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small onion, 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

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges