Black Bean And Pasta Skillet Food

VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN PASTA

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This was something I created as a teenager, back when I was a vegetarian. Now that my daughter doesn't eat meat, she asks for this dinner several times a week. -Ashlynn Azar, Beaverton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

9 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-3/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups fresh baby spinach

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in black beans, tomatoes, rosemary and oregano; heat through. Stir in spinach until wilted. Drain fettuccine; add to bean mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK BEAN PASTA

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"Here is one of my favorite light recipes," says Stephanie Land of Sudbury, Ontario. With zip from cumin and red pepper flakes, the spicy Southwestern dish is a hearty meal-in-one.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, combine the green pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomato sauce and black beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through. Stir in pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PASTA AND BEAN SKILLET

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Saddle up your family for this easy pasta and bean skillet. It has a great chili taste that's worth hitting the trail for.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)
2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (2 ounces)
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups Progresso™ red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), drained, rinsed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

Heat all ingredients except cheese to boiling in 10-inch nonstick skillet; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg