SaladsAugust 02, 2013
Calories
563
Sodium
127mg
5% DV
Fat
14g
22% DV
Protein
26g
53% DV
Carbs
84g
28% DV
Fiber
13g
54% DV
Black bean Pasta salad
140
All I read and hear is add beans to your diet, so I have with this recipe and more coming(be on the watch) I searched around for ideas what to put into my pasta salad and I have come up with a zesty salsa salad with a little cheese added. I think you will like it too, it's a little like taco salad vegetarian style
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Ingredients
8 oz penne pasta-try whole wheat
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 C Mexican blend shredded cheese
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 c. cherry tomatos (I used roma tomatos)
1/2 c. frozen corn, thawed
1/4 c. chopped green onion, white parts
? C green pepper, finely diced
? C sweet onion, finely diced
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 c. chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp fresh cilantro
1 ripe avocado
1 16 oz jar salsa
salt/pepper to taste
Fresh Garlic diced-as much as you like
8 oz penne pasta-try whole wheat
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 C Mexican blend shredded cheese
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 c. cherry tomatos (I used roma tomatos)
1/2 c. frozen corn, thawed
1/4 c. chopped green onion, white parts
? C green pepper, finely diced
? C sweet onion, finely diced
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 c. chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp fresh cilantro
1 ripe avocado
1 16 oz jar salsa
salt/pepper to taste
Fresh Garlic diced-as much as you like
Instructions
Heat a large saucepan of water to boiling. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 11 minutes.
Drain the pasta in a strainer and cool down with cold water. Drain again and place in a...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
563
Sodium
127mg
5% DV
Fat
14g
22% DV
Protein
26g
53% DV
Carbs
84g
28% DV
Fiber
13g
54% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat3g18%
Polysaturated Fat1g11%
Monosaturated Fat8g54%
Cholesterol12mg4%
Sodium127mg5%
Potassium1307mg37%
Protein26g53%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber13g54%
Sugar2g5%
Vitamin A219IU4%
Vitamin B60.4600000000000001mg23%
Vitamin C3mg6%
Calcium196mg19%
Iron5mg32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.