Pasta Day: Rotelle With Brazilian Black Beans And Hearts Of Palm

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Rotelle With Brazilian Black Beans And Hearts Of Palm

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Pasta, page 28

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans And Legumes Main Dishes, Vegetarian

Pasta, Couscous, Etc. Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium yellow onion -- diced

1 sweet bell pepper -- seeded and diced

2 cloves garlic -- minced

28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes

15 ounces canned black beans -- drained

2 cups coarsely chopped kale

OR green chard

2 tablespoons dry red wine

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

14 1/2 ounces canned hearts of palm -- rinsed

and cut into 1-inch pieces -- (see Helpful Hint)

12 ounces rotelle -- (wagon wheel pasta)

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

 

Makes 4 servings

 

The playful shape of rotelle (wagon wheel pasta) makes it a natural staple

for inventive, offbeat dishes. This creation combines three of Brazil's

cherished staples: hearts of palm, kale, and black beans.

 

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion,

bell pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 6 minutes. Add the

tomatoes, beans, kale or chard, wine, oregano, salt, and pepper, and bring

to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes over medium low heat, stirring

occasionally. Stir in the hearts of palm.

 

Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil

over medium-high heat. Place the rotelle in the boiling water, stir, and

return to a boil. Cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10

minutes. Drain in a colander.

 

Place the rotelle in a large shallow serving bowl. Ladle the sauce over

the top, sprinkle with parsley, and serve at once.

 

Helpful Hint: Hearts of palm are the interior edible portions of the

cabbage palm tree. They resemble white asparagus without the tips. They

are available plain or marinated in the canned vegetable section of most

supermarkets. (Look for them alongside canned artichokes.)

 

Per Serving: 522 Calories; 20g Protein; 6g Fat; 104g Carbohydrates; 0

Cholesterol; 370mg Sodium; 13g Fiber.

 

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