Cajun Rotelle and Red Beans Recipe

Name: Cajun Rotelle and Red Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb rotelle pasta; 1 onion; 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped; 3 carrots, chopped; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon cumin, ground; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 15 ounces canned red beans or 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dried oregano

Servings: persons

1 lb rotelle pasta
1 onion
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
15 ounces canned red beans or 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano

1
Fill a large pot three-quarters full of water and bring to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes, or according to package directions.
3
After the pasta has cooked for 3 minutes, remove 1 cup of the cooking water.
4
In a large frying pan over high heat, bring the reserved cooking water, onion, bell pepper, carrots, Cajun seasoning, cumin, and cayenne to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to medium-high, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetable are barely tender, 3-5 minutes.
6
Reduce heat to low and stir in the beans, lemon juice, and oregano.
7
Drain the pasta thoroughly.
8
Add the pasta to the beans.
9
Stir a nd toss to combine.
10
To serve, divide among individual plates.

618

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb rotelle pasta, 1 onion, 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped, 3 carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Rotelle and Red Beans falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Rotelle and Red Beans

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