Pasta with Black Beans


Serves: 3
Total Calories: 422

Ingredients

8 ounces whole wheat pasta shells or other short pasta
1 large tomato
2 cups cooked black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernals
1/4 cup salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon tamari sauce or to taste
2 scallion

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil, and cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, purée the tomato in a blender (to yield about 1 cup). Transfer to a heavy, medium-size saucepan along with the beans, corn, salsa, basil, cumin, and tamari. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and simmer covered for 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Drain the cooked pasta and return to the pot. Add the bean-corn mixture and toss well. Serve with a garnish of chopped scallions.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 3
Total Calories: 422
Calories from Fat: 23

This Pasta with Black Beans recipe is from the Vicki's Vegan Kitchen Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.




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