Pasta and Black Beans
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
8 oz pasta, uncooked2 Tbsp. olive oil1 bunch scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced (green and white parts)1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsedsalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Add scallions and cumin and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Add the beans, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
Just before draining the pasta, measure 1/2 cup of the cooking water into the black bean salsa. Drain the pasta, return it to the pot and add the bean mixture. Cook over medium heat until the sauce is boiling and thick enough to lightly coat the pasta. Remove the pot from heat and gently stir in cilantro. Serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOMRITZ.
Just before draining the pasta, measure 1/2 cup of the cooking water into the black bean salsa. Drain the pasta, return it to the pot and add the bean mixture. Cook over medium heat until the sauce is boiling and thick enough to lightly coat the pasta. Remove the pot from heat and gently stir in cilantro. Serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOMRITZ.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 391.6
- Total Fat: 8.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 5.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 69.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15.9 g
- Protein: 15.9 g
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