Black Bean-Pasta Salad

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Black Bean-Pasta Salad

 

2 cups uncooked radiatore (nugget) pasta or corkscrew (4 ounces)

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Southwestern- style diced tomatoes with chili spices or

unseasoned diced tomatoes, undrained

1 cup black beans, drained, rinsed (from 15- or 19-oz can)

1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 medium bell pepper, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips

2 tablespoons sour cream

2 lime wedges

Cilantro leaves, if desired

 

 

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

2. While pasta is cooking, heat tomatoes to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in

pasta, beans, lime peel, cumin and bell pepper; reduce heat to low. Cover and

cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

3. Garnish with sour cream, lime and cilantro. Squeeze juice from lime wedges

over pasta.