Chili Mac

Gina

ingredients

Water for cooking macaroni
10 oz whole grain macaroni
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion (1 lg onion)
1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp basil
1 pound can tomatoes
2 cups cooked red kidney beans or pintos with cooking liquid (or 1 15 oz can undrained)
1/4 cup low salt tamari

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1. Bring large pot of water to boil for cooking the macaroni.
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2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet or cast iron Dutch oven. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cumin and basil. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
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3. Cook the macaroni al dente; drain. Add the canned tomatoes, cooked beans with their liquid, and tamari to the sautéed vegetables. Add the macaroni and mix well. Reheat if necessary.
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4. Serve with a big green salad.