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Mac and Beans Medley

Mac and Beans Medley

62 Ratings
62 Ratings
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Mac and Beans Medley on a plate
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Bell peppers, tomatoes, and beans add color and flavor to this meal, while the red pepper flakes add a little bit of heat.

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)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with warm water and soap.
  2. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Core, seed, and finely chop the bell pepper.
  3. 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.
  4. Cover the skillet and lower heat. Cook for 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
  5. Add beans and cooked macaroni to skillet and cook 5 minutes or until heated through.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

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Source:

Champions for Change Recipes
Arizona Nutrition Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (316g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 299
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 164 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 12 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 84 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 631 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 299
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.5 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 12 g
Minerals
Calcium 84 mg
Potassium 631 mg
Sodium 164 mg
Copper 381 mcg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 66 mg
Phosphorus 190 mg
Selenium 20 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 16 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 38 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 16 mcg
Folate 161 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 40 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounce
Protein Foods 2 1/2 ounces

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