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Mac and Beans Medley

Mac and Beans Medley

Cost $5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 🧄 4 garlic cloves
    • 🌶 1 bell pepper

  • Oils & Condiments

    • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed

  • Canned Goods

    • 🍅 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium tomatoes, diced
    • 1 can (15.5 ounces) low-sodium beans, drained and rinsed

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 2 cups cooked macaroni, without salt or fat added

STEPS

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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

299

Calories

  • 12
    Protein
  • 46
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 Use whole-grain macaroni for a higher fiber content.Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the level of spiciness.You can substitute canned beans with freshly cooked beans for improved flavor.