Low Calorie

Mexican Style Bow Ties
Low Calorie Recipe

Ingredients:
8 ounces bow tie pasta - cooked
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 pound ground chicken breast, skinless and cooked
1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup onions, chopped
15 ounces dark red kidney beans, canned, drained and washed
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
8 ounces no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 -3/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 cup taco sauce
1/2 cup low-fat tortilla chips

Directions:
Prepare bow tie pasta according to package directions; drain. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken, bell peppers, and onions until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add beans, cumin, and chili powder; heat through. In a mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken mixture, tomato sauce, corn, and cheddar cheese. In another bowl, combine yogurt and taco sauce. Add to salad mixture and toss well. Notes: To serve, garnish with tortilla chips and serve with additional taco sauce. Can be served warm or cold. Recipe makes 8 servings.

Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 349
Fat: 3g
Calories from fat: 8 percent
Protein: 19g
Carbohydrate: 61g
Cholesterol: 17mg
Sodium: 364mg