Meatless chili and pasta

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
8 ounces Uncooked macaroni (2 cups)
1 Green pepper, chopped
1 Onion, chopped
2 cups Canned kidney beans
½ cup Frozen or canned corn
1 cup Canned tomatoes
½ teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
½ cup Grated cheddar cheese

Directions

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, ½ 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.

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