Black Bean Bow Tie Salad
8 oz. uncooked bow tie pasta
2/3 C. reduced sodium boullion or veg. broth
3 garlic cloves, sliced
15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
3 T. lime juice
2 T. olive oil
1 T. tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
3/4 tsp. salt
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/3 C. chopped red onion.
Cook pasta and rinse. In saucepan, bring broth and garlic to boil, reduce heat and simmer until garlic is tender (5 min). Transfer to food processor and add 1/4 C. beans, lime juice, oil, tomato paste, oregano and salt. Blend well and add to cooled pasta, remaining beans and vegetables. Toss and serve.
Serving Size: 1 C.
Calories: 159
Fat: 4g
Fiber: 4g