Mac and Beans Medley

Bell peppers, tomatoes, and beans add color and flavor to this meal, while the red pepper flakes add a little bit of heat.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minVegetarianVegan

Bell peppers, tomatoes, and beans add color and flavor to this meal, while the red pepper flakes add a little bit of heat.

Ingredients

  • 4 piece(s) Garlic
  • 1 tsp Bell pepper, green, red, yellow, or orange
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 15 cup Tomatoes, low-sodium (diced)
  • 15 cup Beans, low-sodium (black, kidney, pinto or other, drained and rinsed)
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes crushed
  • 2 tsp Macaroni, cooked, without salt or fat added or other pasta

Instructions

  1. Wash hands with warm water and soap.
  2. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Core, seed, and finely chop the bell pepper.
  3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and bell pepper. Cook for one minute. Do not let garlic brown. Add diced tomatoes (do not drain) and red pepper flakes.
  4. Cover the skillet and lower heat. Cook for 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
  5. Add beans and cooked macaroni to skillet and cook 5 minutes or until heated through.
  6. Serve hot.

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