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Southwestern Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Southwestern Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 -6 cups water
1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
1 -2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 -1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/8-1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 -1 1/2 tsp dried red pepper
1/4 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 -2 large roma tomato, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 orange sweet bell pepper, diced
0.5 (16 oz) can chili beans
1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/3 cup nonfat milk
1 1/2-2 cups nonfat cheddar cheese, shredded
2 -3 tbsp flour
salt
3 -4 green onions, diced
1 roma tomato, diced

Directions:

Bring water to boil.
Add macaroni to water, cook 7-9 minutes, as directed.
In a large pan, saute olive oil, onion, garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt and spices at medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
Add tomato, green & orange peppers and chill beans. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
Add yogurt and milk. Stir until well mixed.
Slowly stir in cheese and flour until cheese is melted and mixture is thick.
Remove from heat. Add cooked macaroni, mix until thoroughly coated.
Sprinkle top with green onions and tomato, if desired, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	406.32 Kcal (1701 kJ)
Calories from fat	180.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.04g	31%
Cholesterol	53.89mg	18%
Sodium	490.1mg	20%
Potassium	505.17mg	11%
Total Carbs	37.05g	12%
Sugars	6.67g	27%
Dietary Fiber	4.95g	20%
Protein	21.44g	43%
Vitamin C	34.1mg	57%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	9.7mg	54%
Calcium	510.3mg	51%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	71.96 Kcal (301 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.55g	31%
Cholesterol	9.54mg	18%
Sodium	86.79mg	20%
Potassium	89.46mg	11%
Total Carbs	6.56g	12%
Sugars	1.18g	27%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	20%
Protein	3.8g	43%
Vitamin C	6mg	57%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	1.7mg	54%
Calcium	90.4mg	51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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