Southwestern Vegetarian Pasta
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 293.5
- Total Fat: 7.0 g
- Cholesterol: 10.0 mg
- Sodium: 714.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 49.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.9 g
- Protein: 11.4 g
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Introduction
Chickpeas are the protein in this vegetarian pasta dish with a southwestern flavor. Chickpeas are the protein in this vegetarian pasta dish with a southwestern flavor.Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
1) Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Saute onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas and corn. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened and heated through.
2) Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3) Combine pasta and sauce. Sprinkle each serving with Monterey Jack cheese.
Makes 6 (1 cup) servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PAMELASB1976.
2) Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3) Combine pasta and sauce. Sprinkle each serving with Monterey Jack cheese.
Makes 6 (1 cup) servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PAMELASB1976.