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Black Bean Bow Tie Salad

Name: Black Bean Bow Tie Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta; 2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 3 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1/3 cup chopped red onion

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

10 servings

Even people who don't like beans compliment me on this delicious salad! It's a favorite at family get-togethers and potlucks. The slimmed-down dressing gets little kick from cilantro and lime. —Teresa Smith of Huron, South Dakota

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup chopped red onion

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring broth and garlic to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until garlic is tender. Cool slightly.
Transfer to a food processor, add 1/4 cup black beans, cilantro, lime juice, oil, tomato paste, oregano and salt; cover and process until smooth.
Transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in the pasta, zucchini, peppers, onion and remaining beans; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 159 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 352mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Black Bean Bow Tie Salad

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