Black Bean Pasta Topped With An Heirloom Tomato Salsa And A Chili Lime Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Black Bean Pasta Topped With An Heirloom Tomato Salsa And A Chili Lime Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 4 TB extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional); Juice from 1 lime; 1 to 1 1/2 tsp (use more if your lime is not that tart) white vinegar; A pinch of garlic powder, turmeric, and salt; Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or glass jar. I like to use a small glass jar so that I can simply shake to combine and I can easily save any leftovers to put on dishes throughout …; Black Bean Pasta and Heirloom Tomato Salsa:; 1/2 box (4 oz) Explore Cuisine Black Bean Spaghetti; Several large handfuls of spinach, chopped into large pieces; 4-5 medium heirloom (or regular) tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 to 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped (optional); Juice from 1/2 lime; 1-2 scallions, chopped; 1/2 avocado, sliced into large slices; 1/8 - 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 2 TB pumpkin seeds; Salt (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
4 TB extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
Juice from 1 lime
1 to 1 1/2 tsp (use more if your lime is not that tart) white vinegar
A pinch of garlic powder, turmeric, and salt
Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or glass jar. I like to use a small glass jar so that I can simply shake to combine and I can easily save any leftovers to put on dishes throughout the week.
Black Bean Pasta and Heirloom Tomato Salsa:
1/2 box (4 oz) Explore Cuisine Black Bean Spaghetti
Several large handfuls of spinach, chopped into large pieces
4-5 medium heirloom (or regular) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 to 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped (optional)
Juice from 1/2 lime
1-2 scallions, chopped
1/2 avocado, sliced into large slices
1/8 - 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 TB pumpkin seeds
Salt (to taste)

1
Combine the first six ingredients to create the Chili Lime Dressing.
2
Boil 4 cups of water, pour in half a box of organic black bean spaghetti, cook for 7 mins. drain.
3
While the pasta is cooking, combine the chopped tomatoes and jalapeno with 1/3 of the chopped scallions, a generous squeeze of lime, and salt (to taste). Let it sit to the side to let the flavors come together.
4
When the pasta is done, drain it and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Combine the pasta with the chopped spinach in a medium-sized bowl. Pour a bit of the dressing (enough for a light, even coating) over top and toss it all together.
5
Once the pasta and spinach have been mixed with the dressing, plate your servings. Top with the salsa and then garnish with scallions, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and avocado. Drizzle a bit more dressing on top and spritz with lime if you wish. Enjoy!

910

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 4 TB extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional), and more.

Yes, Black Bean Pasta Topped With An Heirloom Tomato Salsa And A Chili Lime Vinaigrette falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Black Bean Pasta Topped With An Heirloom Tomato Salsa And A Chili Lime Vinaigrette

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