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Southwest Pasta Salad
This protein packed Southwest Pasta is smoky with a touch of sweet. It has flavors that remind me of some of my favorite tacos.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
vegan, gluten free
Servings:
8
Calories:
230
kcal
Author:
Willow Moon
Ingredients
8
oz.
gluten free Rotelle pasta - I used a lentil quinoa pasta
15
oz.
can black beans
½
cup
chopped red pepper
2
stalks green onion
¼
cup
chopped cilantro
1
cup
quartered grape or cherry tomatoes
½
cup
corn
Dressing
¼
cup
olive oil
2
chipotles chiles in adobo sauce
1
teaspoon
cumin
1
teaspoon
oregano
1
teaspoon
chili powder
1
teaspoon
maple syrup
¼
cup
cilantro
¼
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:
230
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
34
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
0
mg
|
Sodium:
290
mg
|
Potassium:
278
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
645
IU
|
Vitamin C:
21.7
mg
|
Calcium:
29
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg