Black Bean Pasta Food

VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN PASTA

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.

SPINACH AND BLACK BEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Reduce heat, and mix in spinach, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir in the black beans and broccoli. Continue to cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes.
• Stir the tomatoes into the saucepan, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender. Serve over the cooked pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

BLACK BEAN PASTA

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.

CORN & BLACK BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain; set aside to cool. Once cooled, add the pasta to a large bowl. Add the corn, blackbeans, tomatoes, bell pepper and cilantro. Stir together.
• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin and salt.
• Add the dressing to the pasta salad. Stir to combine.
• Refrigerate covered until ready to serve. Add the avocado and red pepper flakes (if desired) just before serving.

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!

MEDITERRANEAN BROCCOLI PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package until al dante. I like to add a little olive oil to the cooking water. Before you drain pasta, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water for later.
• In a large pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring regularly, until translucent. Add garlic, oregano, Aleppo pepper, and crushed pepper flakes. Stir till fragrant.
• Now add thawed broccoli florets. Cook 4 minutes, tossing regularly. Add cannellini beans. And season with salt and pepper. Cook another 3 minutes or so, tossing regularly.
• Add the cooked pasta and about 1/3 cup of the reserved cooking water into the pot. Add fresh parsley, za'atar spice, and Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine. If you need to, add a little bit more of the pasta cooking water to help combine everything. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cook until everything is very well warmed through.
• Transfer to serving bowls. Sprinkle toasted pine nuts, more za'atar spice, and more crushed red pepper flakes on top. Enjoy!

SPINACH AND BLACK BEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Reduce heat and mix in spinach, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir in the black beans and broccoli. Continue to cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender. Serve over the cooked pasta. Garish with Parmesan cheese.

PENNE PASTA WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and chipotle chili and cook for about 1 minute more.
• Add tomatoes and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until it thickens a bit.
• Add the beans and warm through.
• Salt to taste.
• When penne is cooked, drain it and return it to its pan.
• Add the sauce, cheese, and cilantro to the pasta and stir.

PASTA DE FRIJOL NEGRO (BLACK BEAN PASTE)

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, combine the beans, garlic, and onion quarters. Cover the beans with water and bring to a boil.
• Cover the pot, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook until the beans are tender. This can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, depending on how old the beans are. If the liquid is evaporating too fast and the beans start to show, bring another cup or two of water to a boil and add it to the beans. Once the beans are cooked, salt to taste, stir, and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
• Once the beans are tender to the bite, remove and discard the garlic cloves and transfer the beans to a blender. Add the chile de arból and avocado leaves and puree until smooth.
• Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion and cook until it starts to soften. Add the black bean puree and fry it for 15 minutes, stirring until the bean mixture has thickened.