Easy & Flavorful Pasta with Beans & Veggies Recipe

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces uncooked mostaccioli, penne or bow tie pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 yellow or red bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 ounces) red or black beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup canned vegetable broth 3/4 cup medium-hot salsa or picante sauce 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro Lime wedges

PREPARATION:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans, broth, salsa and cumin; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
3. Add cooked pasta to skillet; cook 1 minute, tossing frequently. Stir in cilantro; spoon onto 4 plates. Serve with lime wedges.

This recipe appears in: Latin American NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe Sodium 557 mg Protein 18 g Fiber 8 g Carbohydrate 74 g Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 6 g Calories from Fat 12 % Calories 390 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Vegetable 2 Starch 4 Fat 1/2