Southwestern Black Bean Pasta Recipes

BLACK BEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat a large stockpot over medium heat.
• Once hot, add in oil, onion, bell peppers, garlic, and 1 packet of taco seasoning.
• Cook, stirring often, until the veggies are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in pasta, broth, and milk.
• Bring mixture to a simmer, and simmer for 7-10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked to your liking. Stir OFTEN to prevent sticking.
• Turn off the heat then stir in the remaining packet of taco seasoning, black beans, corn, rotel, lime juice, and salt.
• Taste and re-season, if necessary, then serve with optional toppings and enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain. In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, black beans, peppers and onion. Combine the salad dressing, salsa and cayenne. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Stir into bean mixture. Chill until serving.

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large bowl combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic. Stir in pasta and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted water. Reserve 1c cooking liquid and drain pasta.
• Meanwhile, spray sauté pan with cooking spray and heat pan over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté until tender.
• Add garlic, zucchini, corn, coriander, beans, and ham (if using) to pan. Saute until vegetables are tender and ham is lightly browned.
• Toss pasta and vegetable mixture together with salsa, adding reserved cooking liquid to achieve desired consistency.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with queso fresco, if desired.

QUICK SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onions and sauté for 4 minutes, or until soft.
• Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin and sauté for 1 minute.
• Stir in the beans and water (and cilantro if using dried).
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro (if using fresh) and lime juice.