Meatless Chili and Pasta

Ingredients

 * 8 oz uncooked macaroni (2 cups)
 * 1 green pepper, chopped
 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 2 cup canned kidney beans
 * ½ cup frozen or canned corn
 * 1 cup canned tomatoes
 * ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
 * ½ cup grated cheddar cheese

Directions

 * 1) Place elbow macaroni in 2 quart casserole.
 * 2) Cover with hot tap water.
 * 3) Microwave at high for 5 – 6 minutes, then at medium for 6 minutes.
 * 4) Set aside until macaroni is al dente. Drain.
 * 5) Or cook on stove top according to package directions - mine cooks in 8 minutes.
 * 6) Add remaining ingredients except cheese.
 * 7) Cover with lid or plastic wrap and microwave at high for 10 minutes, then at medium for 10 minutes.
 * 8) Or continue cooking on the stove top until heated through.
 * 9) Sprinkle with cheese and let stand until cheese is melted.

Nutritional information
Each serving 1 cup:

241 calories 32 g carbohydrates, 12 g protein, 7 g fat 1 starch choice, 1 protein, 1 milk, 1 fruit & veg, ½ fats & oils