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Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

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Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:3 hrs 20 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:3 hrs 20 minsServings:8

Active Time:15 mins

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:3 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 20 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

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the ingredients to make the Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2(14-ounce) packagesfrozen tricolorbell peppers1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added red kidney beans, rinsed1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added black beans, rinsed1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained1cup shreddedMexican-blend cheese, divided1/2cupunsalted vegetable broth1/2cupcanned hottomato sauce(see Tip, above)1/2cupevaporated milk4ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese2tablespoonslow-sodium chili seasoning mix1tablespooncornstarch1teaspoongarlic powder1/2teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoonground pepper5cupshotcooked whole-wheat elbow macaroni1/2cupslicedscallions, plus more for garnish

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Ingredients

2(14-ounce) packagesfrozen tricolorbell peppers

1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added red kidney beans, rinsed

1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed

1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added black beans, rinsed

1(15-ounce) canno-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

1cup shreddedMexican-blend cheese, divided

1/2cupunsalted vegetable broth

1/2cupcanned hottomato sauce(see Tip, above)

1/2cupevaporated milk

4ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese

2tablespoonslow-sodium chili seasoning mix

1tablespooncornstarch

1teaspoongarlic powder

1/2teaspoonsalt

1/2teaspoonground pepper

5cupshotcooked whole-wheat elbow macaroni

1/2cupslicedscallions, plus more for garnish

DirectionsPlace frozen peppers, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, 1/2 cup cheese, broth, hot tomato sauce, evaporated milk, cream cheese, chili seasoning, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker; stir until well combined.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellCover and cook on High for 3 hours.Turn off the cooker; stir in macaroni. Sprinkle with scallions and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and let stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with additional scallions before serving, if desired.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellAlternative MethodPrepare Step 1 as directed, using 1 1/2 cups unsalted vegetable broth.Step 2:Cover and cook on High for 3 hours. Stir in 2 cups uncooked whole-wheat elbow macaroni. Cover and cook on High for 30-40 minutes until the pasta is tender and mixture is thickened.Step 3:Omit cooked macaroni. Turn off the cooker; sprinkle the mixture with scallions and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and let stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with additional scallions before serving, if desired.Nutrition InformationServing Size: about 1 1/2 cupsCalories 391, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 28mg, Carbohydrates 58g, Total sugars 9g, Added sugars 0g, Protein 20g, Fiber 13g, Sodium 447mg, Potassium 523mgEatingWell.com, March 2024

Directions

Place frozen peppers, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, 1/2 cup cheese, broth, hot tomato sauce, evaporated milk, cream cheese, chili seasoning, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker; stir until well combined.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellCover and cook on High for 3 hours.Turn off the cooker; stir in macaroni. Sprinkle with scallions and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and let stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with additional scallions before serving, if desired.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellAlternative MethodPrepare Step 1 as directed, using 1 1/2 cups unsalted vegetable broth.Step 2:Cover and cook on High for 3 hours. Stir in 2 cups uncooked whole-wheat elbow macaroni. Cover and cook on High for 30-40 minutes until the pasta is tender and mixture is thickened.Step 3:Omit cooked macaroni. Turn off the cooker; sprinkle the mixture with scallions and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and let stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with additional scallions before serving, if desired.Nutrition InformationServing Size: about 1 1/2 cupsCalories 391, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 28mg, Carbohydrates 58g, Total sugars 9g, Added sugars 0g, Protein 20g, Fiber 13g, Sodium 447mg, Potassium 523mg

Place frozen peppers, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, 1/2 cup cheese, broth, hot tomato sauce, evaporated milk, cream cheese, chili seasoning, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker; stir until well combined.

a step in making the Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac

Cover and cook on High for 3 hours.

Turn off the cooker; stir in macaroni. Sprinkle with scallions and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and let stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with additional scallions before serving, if desired.

a step in making the Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac

Alternative MethodPrepare Step 1 as directed, using 1 1/2 cups unsalted vegetable broth.Step 2:Cover and cook on High for 3 hours. Stir in 2 cups uncooked whole-wheat elbow macaroni. Cover and cook on High for 30-40 minutes until the pasta is tender and mixture is thickened.Step 3:Omit cooked macaroni. Turn off the cooker; sprinkle the mixture with scallions and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and let stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with additional scallions before serving, if desired.

Alternative Method

Prepare Step 1 as directed, using 1 1/2 cups unsalted vegetable broth.Step 2:Cover and cook on High for 3 hours. Stir in 2 cups uncooked whole-wheat elbow macaroni. Cover and cook on High for 30-40 minutes until the pasta is tender and mixture is thickened.Step 3:Omit cooked macaroni. Turn off the cooker; sprinkle the mixture with scallions and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and let stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with additional scallions before serving, if desired.

Nutrition InformationServing Size: about 1 1/2 cupsCalories 391, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 28mg, Carbohydrates 58g, Total sugars 9g, Added sugars 0g, Protein 20g, Fiber 13g, Sodium 447mg, Potassium 523mg

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: about 1 1/2 cupsCalories 391, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 28mg, Carbohydrates 58g, Total sugars 9g, Added sugars 0g, Protein 20g, Fiber 13g, Sodium 447mg, Potassium 523mg

Serving Size: about 1 1/2 cups

Calories 391, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 28mg, Carbohydrates 58g, Total sugars 9g, Added sugars 0g, Protein 20g, Fiber 13g, Sodium 447mg, Potassium 523mg

EatingWell.com, March 2024

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)483Calories11gFat76gCarbs26gProtein

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