Southwest Black Bean Pasta Food

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 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.

SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Use pulsing action to process bread crumbs, mayo, seasonings and half the beans in food processor until well blended. Transfer to large bowl; mix in celery, cilantro and remaining beans. Shape into 6 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
• Cook in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 min. on each side or until done (160ºF). Top with Singles; cook 1 min. or until melted.
• Fill buns with lettuce, cheeseburgers, salsa and sour cream.

SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large nonstick saucepan, saute the pepper, celery and onion in oil until tender. Add the beans, broth, tomatoes, chilies and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until thickened., Divide rice among six soup bowls; top with soup and sour cream.