Mac and Beans Medley
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Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 bell pepper (green, red, yellow, or orange)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 can tomatoes, low-sodium (14-15 ounces, diced)
- 1 can beans, low-sodium (15.5 ounces, black, kidney, pinto or other, drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed)
- 2 cups macaroni (cooked, without salt or fat added or other pasta)
Instructions
- Wash hands with warm water and soap.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic. Core, seed, and finely chop the bell pepper.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and bell pepper. Cook for one minute. Do not let garlic brown. Add diced tomatoes (do not drain) and red pepper flakes.
- Cover the skillet and lower heat. Cook for 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add beans and cooked macaroni to skillet and cook 5 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
| Calories | 299 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12 g |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 164 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 10 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Champions for Change Recipes Arizona Nutrition Network