Serves:  6

1½ lb. extra-lean ground beef (4% fat) 
15 oz. can kidney beans, drained
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1½ cups cooked pasta
16 oz. can chopped tomatoes, undrained 
1½ tbsp. onion powder 
2 tbsp. chili powder
2¼ tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. Italian seasoning

 

Combine ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, and green bell pepper in microwave-safe dish. Add tomatoes, with juice, beans, chili powder, Italian seasoning, and pasta; cover and microwave on High 10 to 12 minutes, stirring twice, until heated through. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.

 

Nutrition per Serving		Exchanges	Carb Choices
Calories	272	2½ lean meat	2
Fat	5.7 g	2 vegetables
Carbohydrates	26 g
Protein	28 g
Cholesterol	61 mg
Dietary Fiber	5 g
Sodium	367 mg