Southwestern Black Bean Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
- 8-16 oz whole wheat rotini pasta
- 15 ounces corn, drained
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- a handful of chopped cilantro
Preparation
Cook pasta according to package instructions
Drain, rinse, and allow to cool
Blend the avocado, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic until smooth
Add a tablespoon of water at a time to thin as necessary
In a large mixing bowl toss all of the ingredients together until well mixed and sauce evenly coats everything
It is easier to first mix the veggies, then mix in the pasta, and mix in the sauce last
Even more cilantro at the end! Refrigerate for at least an hour but even more flavor will develop if you give it an overnight chill
