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Mexican Manicotti


Title: Mexican Manicotti
Categories: Manicotti
Yield: 4 Servings

1/2 lb Ground Beef; 7% fat
1 c Refried Beans; Fat Free
1 ts Dried oregano
1/2 ts Ground cumin
8 Manicotti shells
1 1/4 c Water
8 oz Picante sauce
8 oz Sour cream; nonfat
1/4 c Finely chopped green onions
1/4 c Sliced pitted black olives
1/2 c Shredded monterey jack
-cheese

This was posted by Amy to Fabfood and turned out very good. This ones a
keeper.

Combine ground beef, refried beans, oregano and cumin; mix well. Fill
uncooked manicotti shells with meat mixture. Arrange in a baking dish.
Combine water and picante sauce. Pour over manicotti shells. Cover with
vented plastic wrap. Microwave on High for 10 minutes giving dish a half
turn once, using tongs, turn shells over. Microwave, covered on Medium for
17 to 19 minutes or until pasta is tender, giving dish a half turn once.
Combine sour cream, green onion and olives. Spoon down center of casserole,
top with cheese. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese
melts.

NOTES : Calories: 377 (26.2% from fat) Fat: 11.8g Cholesterol: 42mg
Carbohydrates: 47.1g Fiber: 6.6g Sodium: 1338mg

Recipe by: Amy

Posted to EAT-LF Digest by "Lisa Whittington" on Sep
13, 1998, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.