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November 30, 2015 By Willow Moon

Southwest Pasta

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This protein packed Southwest Pasta is smoky with a touch of sweet. It has flavors that remind me of some of my favorite tacos.

Southwest Pasta

For this Southwest Pasta, I had a vision in my mind (or should I say a taste profile in my mind) of what I wanted to create. That is usually the way a recipe starts for me.

Either I have an obnoxiously large amount of produce to use up (see some of my Market on the Move posts) and a need to make some recipes, or I have a craving with a recipe in my mind of what I want.

I knew I wanted a taco-like flavor for this pasta, but I surprised myself, and surpassed my expectations. This Southwest Pasta reminds me of a wonderful cilantro chipotle salsa that I have had on many occasions. One of these days I will recreate it for you all…

I originally was considering adding in avocado and black olives to this recipe. However, I literally ran out of room in my bowl to include any more ingredients. When that happened, I thought to myself, maybe this is supposed to be the recipe!

If you have read any posts besides my recipes, you will understand where I am coming from. Hint: see any post with the tag synchronicity and you will understand what I mean.

Obviously, I could have put half the mixture in another bowl, which I was about to do, but then I thought that avocados might not be the best addition. Let me explain.

They like to turn color – as in brownish. Don’t get me wrong, I love avocados – their creaminess, their healthy fat, their taste, but they can turn on you! I created this recipe with potlucks, parties and leftovers for lunch in mind!

Feel free to add in avocado and /or black olives, if that suits you. I would recommend adding lime juice directly to the avocado to slow the browning process.

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Southwest Pasta close up.

Southwest Pasta

This vegan pasta salad is perfect for a party or potluck because it can be served at room temperature.

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Here’s the pasta I used to make the pasta salad. I love the taste of it.

Ancient Harvest Lentil Quinoa Pasta

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Southwest Pasta

This protein packed Southwest Pasta is smoky with a touch of sweet. It has flavors that remind me of some of my favorite tacos.
Course Main Course
Cuisine vegan, gluten free
Keyword southwest pasta salad, vegan pasta salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 230kcal
Author Willow Moon

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. gluten free Rotelle pasta - I used a lentil quinoa pasta
  • 15 oz. can black beans
  • 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
  • 2 stalks green onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup quartered grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup corn

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 chipotles chiles in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup key lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Make pasta according to directions. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix black beans, red pepper, green onion, cilantro, grape or cherry tomatoes, and corn in a bowl. Add in pasta after it cools.
  • Dressing: In a blender or Nutribullet, mix dressing ingredients. Add to pasta mixture, and mix thoroughly.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 21.7mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
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*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

 

Southwest Pasta (vegan, gluten free) - This protein packed pasta is smoky with a touch of sweet. It has flavors that remind me of some of my favorite tacos.

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Filed Under: Main Dishes and Small Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: black beans, chipotle in adobo sauce, cilantro, corn, gluten free pasta, green onion, red pepper, tomatoes

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Comments

  1. Caroline says

    November 30, 2015 at 11:47 am

    This looks super yummy!

    Reply
    • Willow Moon says

      November 30, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks Caroline!

      Reply
  2. bethani says

    November 30, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    Totally pinning for a picnic day!!! This sounds absolutely delicious & is so easy. Great twist on a classic pasta salad.

    Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Willow Moon says

      November 30, 2015 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks! You are making me want to go on a picnic! Great idea!

      Reply
  3. Julie McCorkle says

    November 30, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    looks yummy and healthy too! Can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Willow Moon says

      November 30, 2015 at 1:04 pm

      And even healthier with the high protein pasta!

      Reply
  4. Ros Emely@stressfreemommies says

    November 30, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    Delicious and healthy! I am a pasta lover and I love the corn, beans, tomatoes and cilantro flavors together!

    Reply
    • Willow Moon says

      November 30, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      They are a marriage made in heaven, aren’t they! I think because I live in Tucson, I make more Mexican inspired dishes than when I have lived elsewhere. I use this combination in a lot of recipes.

      Reply
  5. Clare Speer says

    November 30, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    This looks so good – bring on anything pasta and this looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Willow Moon says

      November 30, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      Ever since I found some good gluten free pasta, I have been enjoying it more and more myself!

      Reply
  6. theveganistafoodie says

    December 1, 2015 at 10:23 am

    This looks super yummy and healthy. I’ll have to try it.

    Reply
  7. Fran says

    August 4, 2018 at 5:04 pm

    I love all the flavors!

    Reply
    • Willow Moon says

      August 4, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks Fran!

      Reply

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