Southwestern 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 BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the jalapeno and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans, 1/3 cup water, oregano and 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the cilantro and lime zest if using and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place cooked pasta in a large bowl, add peppers, onions, tomatillo, corn and lima beans. Place vinegar and chipotle peppers in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add olive oil until emulsified and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the salad with the dressing and add cilantro.

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.

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.