Chili Mac and Cheese [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 8
• Time: 55 minutes

Red kidney beans are packed with lots of nutrients like protein, vitamin B9, dietary fiber, potassium and magnesium. Eating these beans helps to reduce cholesterol levels and control blood-sugar levels in the body. Being a good source of protein, eating red kidney beans also helps to build and grow muscles and supplies the body with loads of energy. Mushrooms are rich in vitamin D, dietary fiber, potassium, protein, magnesium and iron. Eating mushrooms helps to strengthen the immune system. Rotini is a wonderful source of potassium and dietary fiber.

Nutrition

• calories: 453
• protein: 29
• carbs: 55
• fat: 13
• saturated fat: 2.74
• polyunsaturated fat: 2.33
• monounsaturated fat: 4.68
• cholesterol: 55
• sodium: 222
• potassium: 331
• dietary fiber: 4.64
• sugars: 1.82
• vitamin a: 30
• vitamin c: 3
• calcium: 112
• iron: 2
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 48.54
• other fats: 3.25

Ingredients

• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 dash Spices, pepper, black
• 6 serving Barilla Gluten Free Rotini
• 1 spray , about 1/3 second Oil, PAM cooking spray, original
• 2 cup cup rinsed solids Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water
• 1.5 tbsp Ground cumin
• 1 unit Bell pepper (green/yellow/red)
• 6 1 cup cremini mushrooms
• 2 tablespoon Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 4 oz Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby
• 8 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce, low-fat
• 1 tsp Spices, pepper, red or cayenne
• 1 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Spices, chili powder
• 2 tsp, ground Spices, oregano, dried
• 1 cloves Garlic, raw
• 20 oz Ground turkey, 93% lean, 7% fat, raw
• 2 cup, chopped Onions, raw

Instructions

• Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit / 175 degrees Celsius.
• Cook Rotini (pasta) according to packaging. Drain.
• In a bowl, combine pasta and beans.
• Heat a pan over medium heat. Add oil and swirl the pan to coat with oil evenly.
• Add mushrooms, garlic and onions in the pan and cook until they become fragrant.
• Add turkey and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add bell pepper, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, paprika, chili powder and red pepper powder and continue to cook for an additional 1 minute.
• Add marinara sauce and bring the mixture to boil.
• Now add marinara mixture over pasta and toss to coat evenly.
• Top the mixture with cheese and bake for at least 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit / 175 degrees Celsius.
• Serve immediately.