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Healthy Chilli Mac & Cheese
This old-school mac and cheese dish gets upgraded when made with a delicious chicken-based chilli. Loaded with whole wheat pasta, two kinds of beans and veggies; this dish is the perfect lighter version of an classic. A change for healthy cooks looking for comfort food without blowing their entire calorie intake.
Quick Facts
633
Calories
72.7g
Protein
38.5g
Carbs
21.4g
Fat
30m
Time
2
Serves
Perfect For

Ingredients
- 400g Extra Lean Beef Mince (5%)
- 1 x Onion, Diced
- 1 x Green Pepper, Diced
- 1 Tbsp. Chilli Powder
- ½ Tbsp. Cumin
- 1 Tsp. Paprika
- ½ Tsp. Granulated Garlic
- 225g Passata
- 1 x Tin Kidney Beans, Drained
- 1 x Tin Black Beans, Drained
- 1 x Tin Tomatoes, Drained
- 1 Cup Of Chicken Stock
- 150g Whole Wheat Macaroni
- 100g Low Fat Cheddar Cheese
- Low Calorie Cooking Spray
- Salt & Pepper


Calories:633
Fat: 21.4g
Sat Fat: 11.4g
Carbs: 38.5g
Fibre: 9.5g
Protein: 72.7g
Method:
- Spray a large, heavy-based non-stick frying pan with your low calorie cooking spray and place over a high heat.
- Once hot, add in your beef mince and veggies..
- Cook, breaking up your mince as you go, until your mince is no longer pink and your veggies are tender.
- Stir in your spices, tomatoes, beans, tomatoes, passata, stock, and macaroni. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 7 minutes. Stir every few minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 7 minutes.
- Top with cheese. Cover with a lid for another minute or two until your cheese has melted. Taste and re-season if necessary and serve!