This southwestern pasta salad is an incredibly easy to throw together, full of flavor and completely healthy dinner recipe. It makes for a great weeknight dinner that is ready in just under 30 minutes. Plus, it is plant-based and oil-free.
Plant-based southwestern pasta salad is such a great recipe that is so easy to make. It requires minimal dishes and is ready to eat in under 30 minutes. This recipe is perfect for nights when you just need a quick, simple dinner recipe.
This pasta is incredibly tasty and can easily be altered. Swap out the can tomatoes for fresh tomatoes, throw in some chiles or extra cayenne pepper for an added kick. You could even top this with some fresh, homemade guacamole as opposed to just chopped avocado. However you decide to make this dish, it is sure to become a weeknight go-to dinner.
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Southwestern Pasta Salad
This southwestern pasta salad is an incredibly easy to throw together, full of flavor and completely healthy dinner recipe. It makes for a great weeknight dinner that is ready in just under 30 minutes. Plus, it is plant-based and oil-free.
Ingredients
- 1 box of rotini pasta
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 jalapenos
- 2 cup corn
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cans black beans
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/2 -1 avocado
Instructions
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Cook pasta.
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While the pasta is cooking, chop bell pepper and jalapeno. Add to frying pan and sauté on medium to high heat with enough water or vegetables broth to cover the bottom. About 5 minutes or until soft.
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Add corn, beans and diced tomatoes to frying pan. Do not drain beans or diced tomatoes. Let cook for about 5 minutes. If the mixture seems dry add a splash of water.
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Lower heat. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
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Once the pasta in finished, drain water and add pasta to frying pan. Mix in diced onion.
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Top with chopped avocado or homemade guacamole.
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