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Chili Mac and Cheese
Two comforting meals combined to make a perfectly delicious lunch or dinner. Made without any ground beef and a combination or beans and tomatoes along with other pantry stale ingredients. Ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 307 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 7 oz dried pasta (I used gluten-free corn macaroni) or whole wheat
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 3 Cups chopped button mushrooms
- 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 15 OZ can red kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 Cup frozen corn
- 1 15 oz can tomato paste
- 1 8 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 Tsp smoked paprika
- ½ Tsp chili powder
- 1 Tsp ground cumin
- 1 ½ Tsp dried oregano
- 2 Cups broth of choice
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- grated cheddar cheese, yogurt or sour cream, Freshly chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, sliced avocado etc.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, peppers, and mushrooms. Sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, corn and spices and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta, tomato paste, and broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for about 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked.
- Pour into bowls and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutritional facts:
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
- use any pasts of your choice
- you may also add some ground beef to add more protein to this dish.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days
Nutrition Information
Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
498mg
(21%)
Potassium
638mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1530IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
46.4mg
(52%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 498mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 638mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1530IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 46.4mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.