Mexican Pasta And Black Beans Vegetarian Recipes

MEXICAN PASTA AND BLACK BEANS (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat; add in onions, red or green bell pepper and jalapeno pepper; saute for about 3-4 minutes.
• Add in garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add in corn, diced tomatoes (with juice) salsa, olives and taco seasoning; simmer uncovered for about 30-35 minutes (you can simmer longer if desired) stirring occasionally.
• Add in cream cheese, stir until heat through and combined.
• Add in black beans and cooked pasta, stir until combined and heated through.
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Top with grated cheddar cheese if desired.

VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in black beans, tomatoes, rosemary and oregano; heat through. Stir in spinach until wilted. Drain fettuccine; add to bean mixture and toss to combine.

BLACK BEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, combine the green pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomato sauce and black beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through. Stir in pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

EASY VEGETARIAN PASTA AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• While boiling the pasta (I used elbow), mix together all ingredients except beans. When pasta is done, drain and stir in sauce and beans. I topped with shredded cheddar/mozerella.

PENNE WITH VEGGIES AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the zucchini, carrot, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, garlic and seasonings in 1 teaspoon oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the beans., Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Add tomato and remaining olive oil; toss gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

MEXICAN PASTA WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta. Cook pasta until tender, about 12 minutes.
• While pasta is cooking, in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan cook onion and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add beans, enchilada sauce, and jalapeño and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about
• 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir sour cream and salt to taste into sauce.
• In a colander drain pasta well and in a large bowl toss with sauce.
• Serve pasta sprinkled with cheese and scallions.