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Black Bean Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Debbie Jones PHOTO BY: tat2whttrsh

"Cooking healthy doesn't mean you have to spend hours in a hot kitchen. Debbie Jones serves a low-fat, fuss-free fiesta at her California, Maryland home by simply combining a refrigerating a few tasty ingredients."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces rigatoni or penne pasta
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a bowl; stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 203 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 538 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 13 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 lean meat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2007 by Christines Comfort Food
Very easy and delicious! I didn't even bother adding the onion, pepper or salt and pepper and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by tat2whttrsh
I'm giving this pasta recipe four stars for now, because I used a rice penne, whick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by katie327
So easy! I simplified it even more, using just : fresh salsa (pico de gallo), 1 can black... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by artworkbykaren
I would suggest omitting the onion. I added only 1/2 an onion and it was overpowering. Next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2007 by noek
I used sharp cheddar and added fresh avocado, skipped the onion. It was fabulous! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2008 by sonia
I prepared this for two different cook outs I attended. Everyone loved it and wanted the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by sonia
I used the refrigerated salsa as suggested . I also omitted the onion and green pepper. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by Shannon S
Absolutely amazing! I have to say thanks for helping me finally (after 10 years of marriage)... MORE


 
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