Spinach and Black Bean Pasta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Spinach and Black Bean Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta

1 ½ cups vegetable broth

2 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach

½ cup chopped red onion

1 clove garlic

chopped

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

salt and pepper to taste

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

drained and rinsed

1 cup frozen chopped broccoli

1 cup diced tomatoes

2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Hot Bean Dip

Pasta and Noodle

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

In a large saucepan over medium heat bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Reduce heat and mix in spinach onion garlic cayenne pepper salt and pepper. Stir in the black beans and broccoli. Continue to cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Stir the tomatoes into the saucepan and continue cooking 10 minutes or until all vegetables are tender. Serve over the cooked pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information

Spinach and Black Bean Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 279.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.9g 30%

Carbohydrates: 51.1g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 9.1g 36%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 3.2g 5%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 6.2mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 1804.2IU 36%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.5mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 18.3mg 31%

Folate: 73.6mcg 18%

Calcium: 155.7mg 16%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 76.1mg 27%

Potassium: 385.1mg 11%

Sodium: 463mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 28.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.