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Black Bean-Pasta Cancun (Cooking for 2)

Take a Cancun trip for two without leaving home! This easy pasta salad combines pasta, black beans and all the flavors of Cancun. From eatbetteramerica.

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18 Ratings

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4 Stars 50%

3 Stars 6%

2 Stars 6%

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Black Bean-Pasta Cancun (Cooking for 2)
  • PREP TIME

    25 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    25 Min

  • SERVINGS

    2

 

2
cups uncooked radiatore (nugget) pasta (4 oz)
1
can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies
1
cup Progresso® black beans (from 15-oz can), drained, rinsed
1/2
teaspoon grated lime peel
1/4
teaspoon ground cumin
1/4
bell pepper, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips
2
tablespoons fat-free sour cream
2
lime wedges
Cilantro leaves, if desired
  • 1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • 2 Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat tomatoes to boiling. Stir in pasta, beans, lime peel, cumin and bell pepper. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Garnish with sour cream, lime and cilantro. Squeeze lime over pasta.

Expert Tips

Black beans are loaded with fiber—the soluble kind that helps to lower blood cholesterol. Start slowly so you have time to get used to more fiber.

Diced tomatoes with chili spices or garlic and onions can be substituted for the tomatoes with green chilies.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 430
    • (Calories from Fat 20),
  • Total Fat 2g
    • (Saturated Fat 0g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 120mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 83g
    • (Dietary Fiber 14g,
    • Sugars 7g),
  • Protein 18g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 30 %;
  • Vitamin C 35 %;
  • Calcium 15 %;
  • Iron 25 %;
Exchanges:
  • 4 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 1 Vegetable;
  • 1/2 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 5 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 9/18/2009 4:53:19 PM REPORT ABUSE nonnie18 said:
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This is great. It is so quick to make. I added a little cheese to the finished dish. Just whatever cheese I have on hand.
Posted 12/22/2008 8:05:33 AM REPORT ABUSE aburgstede said:
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Just the right amount of zip in this dish! Great flavor!!
Posted 4/23/2008 9:37:12 AM REPORT ABUSE Arhea said:
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This was a very easy and filling recipe.My boyfriend even liked it.I will be making this again!!
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