Meatless Chili & Pasta Recipe
Recipe
Ingredients
8 oz uncooked macaroni (2 cups)
1 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cup canned kidney beans
1/2 cup frozen or canned corn
1 cup canned tomatoes
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
Recipe
Preparation
Place elbow macaroni in 2 quart casserole. Cover with hot tap water.
Microwave at high for 5-6 min, then at med. for 6 min. Set aside until
macaroni is al dente. Drain. OR Cook on stovetop according to package
directions - mine cooks in 8 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Cover with lid or plastic
wrap and microwave at high for 10 min, then at medium for 10 min. OR
continue cooking on the stove top until heated through.
Sprinkle with cheese and let stand until cheese is melted.
Each serving 1 cup, 241 calories 32 g carbohydrates, 12 g protein, 7
g fat 1 starch choice, 1 protein, 1 milk, 1 fruit & veg, 1/2 fats &
oils
Source: More Choice, The Canadian Diabetic Microwave Cookbook by
Catha McMaster & Charlotte Empringham c. 1991
Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier Oct 93.
Servings:
6
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