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Latin-Style Pasta & Beans
Latin-Style Pasta & Beans
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Round out this hearty meatless main dish with warm corn tortillas and slices of melon.
Ingredients:
8ounces uncooked mostaccioli, penne or bow tie pasta
1tablespoon olive oil
1medium onion, chopped
1yellow or red bell pepper, diced
4cloves garlic, minced
1can (15 ounces) red or black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4cup canned vegetable broth
3/4cup medium-hot salsa or picante sauce
2teaspoons ground cumin
1/3cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Preparation:
1.Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.2.Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans, broth, salsa and cumin; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.3.Add cooked pasta to skillet; cook 1 minute, tossing frequently. Stir in cilantro; spoon onto 4 plates. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe
Sodium
557 mg
Protein
18 g
Fiber
8 g
Carbohydrate
74 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Total Fat
6 g
Calories from Fat
12 %
Calories
390
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable
2
Starch
4
Fat
1/2
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