Tex Mex Pasta With Cilantro-Lime Pesto Recipe

Name: Tex Mex Pasta With Cilantro-Lime Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz Whole wheat rotini; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 bell pepper, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can diced tomatoes and chilies; 1/2 c Frozen corn; Cilantro-Lime pesto:; 1 small bunch cilantro; 1/3 c. olive oil; 1/4 c lime juice; 4 cloves garlic; 1 jalapeno, seeds removed; Heavy dash cumin and chili powder

Servings: persons

12 oz Whole wheat rotini
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can diced tomatoes and chilies
1/2 c Frozen corn
Cilantro-Lime pesto:
1 small bunch cilantro
1/3 c. olive oil
1/4 c lime juice
4 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno, seeds removed
Heavy dash cumin and chili powder

1
Start pasta, cook until al dente, drain and set aside.
2
For pesto: put all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until well blended. Set aside.
3
Heat large sauce pan over medium heat with about 2 tbs oil. Add onion, bell pepper and celery and saute for about 4-5 minutes or until onions begin to get translucent. Add black beans, corn and tomatoes (including the liquids) to pan, lower heat and allow to simmer for 6-8 min.
4
While veggies are simmering combine pasta and pesto in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Add veggies and mix.
5
Wonderful topped with sliced avocado.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 oz Whole wheat rotini, 1/2 medium onion, chopped, 1/2 bell pepper, chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tex Mex Pasta With Cilantro-Lime Pesto 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.

Tex Mex Pasta With Cilantro-Lime Pesto

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