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Southwestern Skillet Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Southwestern Skillet Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Southwestern Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup elbow macaroni
1 lb ground turkey breast
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup seeded and chopped green bell pepper
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes , with their juice
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (4 1/2 oz) can chopped green chilies
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese ( preferably extra-sharp)

Directions:

Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
Spray a large nonstick skillet with Pam.
Add the turkey and cook until no longer pink, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat.
Stir in the onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, and water; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
Add the macaroni and cheese, stirring to combine.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	202.95 Kcal (850 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.85g	6%
Cholesterol	42.41mg	14%
Sodium	1155.12mg	48%
Potassium	566.31mg	12%
Total Carbs	20.96g	7%
Sugars	3.67g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	9%
Protein	20.38g	41%
Vitamin C	29.2mg	49%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	8mg	44%
Calcium	122mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	109.36 Kcal (458 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.08g	6%
Cholesterol	22.85mg	14%
Sodium	622.46mg	48%
Potassium	305.17mg	12%
Total Carbs	11.3g	7%
Sugars	1.98g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.18g	9%
Protein	10.98g	41%
Vitamin C	15.8mg	49%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	14%
Iron	4.3mg	44%
Calcium	65.7mg	12%

* 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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