*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         MEATLESS CHILI AND PASTA

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Low-cal

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8       oz           Uncooked macaroni (2 cups)
   1                    Green pepper, chopped
   1                    Onion, chopped
   2       c            Canned kidney beans
     1/2   c            Frozen or canned corn
   1       c            Canned tomatoes
     1/2   ts           Freshly ground pepper
     1/2   c            Grated cheddar cheese

  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.
 


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