Ingredients

• Macaroni Noodles, 2 cups, dry whole wheat preferred
• vegetable oil, 1 Tbsp
• onion, diced
• garlic, 2 cloves, minced
• diced tomatoes, 1 can
• Tomato paste, 2 Tbsp
• bouillon cube
• hot chili powder, 1 tsp
• paprika, 1 tsp
• salt, 1 tsp
• black pepper, 1/2 tsp
• ground beef or ground soy, 1/2 pound or 1 1/2 cups
• carrots, 2 diced
• red bell pepper, diced
• kidney beans, 1 can, rinsed
• fresh spinach, 1/2 bag to a bag

Ingredients

• chives
• jalapeño slices

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni but leave al dente, drain.
2. In a large pot, saute onions, add garlic, deglaze with water
3. Add diced tomatoes, rinse out can with water and add to the pot. Add tomato paste, bouillon cube and spice, bring to a boil.
4. Add protein, carrots, bell pepper and kidney beans, cook until carrots are soft (~5 minutes)
5. Add drained macaroni and spinach. Serve with garnish.