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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

Building Muscle

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

Cook/Prep:30m

Serves: 2

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!