MEATLESS CHILI MAC

MEATLESS CHILI MAC


Ingredients
•1 large onion, chopped
•1 medium green pepper, chopped
•1 garlic clove, minced
•1 tablespoon olive oil
•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
Directions
•In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender. 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 (2-1/2 quarts).


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 very lean meat, 1 vegetable.