Mexican-style bow ties

 
                           MEXICAN-STYLE BOW TIES
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pasta
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    8       oz           Bow Ties or Elbow Macaroni
                         -or other med. pasta shape,
                         - (uncooked)
    8       oz           Lean ground beef
   16       oz           Canned kidney beans
                         -or pinto beans, drained
      1/8   ts           Ground cumin
    1       t            Chili powder
    2       md           Tomatoes -- seeded & chopped
   16       oz           Canned whole kernel corn
                         -- drained
    1       sm           Green bell pepper -- chopped
      1/2   c            Shredded Cheddar cheese
      1/2   c            Sliced green onions
    1       c            Low-fat, plain yogurt
      1/2   c            Medium salsa
      1/2   c            Broken tortilla chips
 
   Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
   
   In a medium skillet, brown ground beef and drain. Add
   beans, cumin and chili powder; heat through. In large
   bowl, combine pasta, meat mixture, tomatoes, corn,
   green pepper, cheese and onions. In small bowl,
   combine yogurt and salsa. Add to salad mixture and
   toss well. Serve warm or cold. Garnish with tortilla
   chips and serve with additional salsa.
   
   Serves 6 to 8
   
   Each serving provides: 393 Calories; 22.8 g Protein;
   54.4 g Carbohydrates; 10.5 g Fat; 34.9 mg Cholesterol;
   561 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 23%
   
   Copyright National Pasta Association
   (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)
  
 
 
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