Spicy Mexican Pasta
Cilantro-Lime Mango
Ingredients
- ½ onion, sliced
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and sliced (or use 1 large poblano pepper)
- 1½ tsp olive oil
- ½ (15-oz) can pinto beans
- 6 oz penne pasta
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ (14-oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (see Note)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided (or use flat-leaf parsley)
- ¾ cup shredded pepper-Jack cheese
Instructions
- Cook onion and jalapeño in hot oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in beans, pasta, and chili powder; cook, stirring often, 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil over high heat.
- Boil 1 minute, and reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 6 minutes or until pasta is almost tender.
- Uncover, and stir in 1 Tbsp cilantro; simmer 3 minutes longer or until pasta is tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
- Divide pasta among 3 bowls; top with cheese and remaining cilantro.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1½ mangoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch thick pieces
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (or use flat-leaf parsley)
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
Side Dish Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl; chill until ready to serve.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
397
|
103
|
500
|
| Fat (g) | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Protein (g) | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| Carb (g) | 54 | 26 | 80 |
| Fiber (g) | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Sodium (mg) | 704 | 2 | 706 |
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