Black Bean Pasta Salad

 Black Bean Pasta Salad

Preparation Time:

15 min

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Ingredients:

• 150g of whole wheat pasta
• 1 can (400g) of black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 100g of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 30g of fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• mixing bowl
• pot
• colander
• knife
• cutting board

Instructions:

• Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain using a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed black beans, diced bell pepper, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
• Add the cooked pasta to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and black beans, then pour the dressing over the top.
• Toss everything together until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve cold.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 490kcal
• Carbs: 75g
• Proteins: 25g
• Fats: 20g