Cincinnati Chili Mac

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Cincinnati " Chili Mac "

 

Recipe By :Nava Atlas

Serving Size : 6

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon olive oil -- optional

1 cup chopped onion

1 medium green bell pepper -- diced

1 medium red bell pepper -- diced

1 small fresh hot chile -- seeded and minced

(optional)

14 ounces (14 to 16) canned diced tomatoes

14 ounces (14 to 16) canned crushed tomatoes

4 cups cooked red or pink beans -- (about 1-2/3 cups

raw), or 2 1-pound cans, drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon (1 to 2) chili powder -- to taste

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice -- optional

8 ounces (8 to 10) spaghetti

 

Garnishes (all optional):

Diced ripe tomatoes -- optional

Chopped onion or scallions -- optional

Grated cheddar cheese, reduced-fat if

desired, or cheddar-style soy cheese -- optional

 

Heat the oil (or a small amount of liquid) in a large saucepan or

stir-fry pan. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until

translucent, then add the bell peppers and continue to sauté until

the onion is golden (or wilted).

 

Stir in the remaining ingredients except the spaghetti and garnishes

and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently, covered, for 20 minutes.

 

In the meantime, bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the

spaghetti until al dente, then drain.

 

For each serving, place a small amount of spaghetti in a wide,

shallow serving bowl and top with some of the chili. If desired, top

with any or all of the suggested garnishes.

 

Source:

" Great American Vegetarian "

S(Page):

" 135 "

Copyright:

" 1998 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 371 Calories; 2g Fat (3.9%

calories from fat); 18g Protein; 73g Carbohydrate; 10g Dietary Fiber;

0mg Cholesterol; 203mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean

Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fat.

 

NOTES : " Cincinnati chili can be made with varying ingredients and

seasonings, but it's always served with spaghetti. Often, a tough of

sweet spices such as cinnamon or allspice are added. The result: a

hybrid recipe that's uniquely American. "