Catelli^® Healthy Harvest^®

Penne with Black Bean & Corn Salsa

Bursting with colour and flavour, this heart-healthy pasta dish is loaded with fibre, antioxidants and good nutrition, including iron and vitamins A, B and C. Perfect for lunch, it also makes a terrific dinner – served hot or cold.

10 minutes

Ingredients:

- 1 box ( 375 g ) Catelli^® Healthy Harvest^® Whole Wheat Penne
- 2 tbsp ( 30 mL ) canola oil
- 3 cups ( 750 mL ) diced ripe, on-the-vine tomatoes
- 1 cup ( 250 mL ) diced red pepper
- 1 cup ( 250 mL ) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup ( 250 mL ) frozen corn kernels
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ( 15 mL ) each ground cumin and dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 tsp ( 2 mL ) each salt and pepper
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup ( 125 mL ) chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 3 tbsp ( 45 mL ) cider vinegar

Step 1 :
Prepare the penne according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cooking water before draining.
Step 2 :
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the tomato and red pepper; sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.
Step 3 :
Add the black beans, corn, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until bubbly. Add the hot drained pasta, reserved pasta water, green onions, coriander and cider vinegar.

Per Serving (about 2 cups/500 mL) :

386 calories, 7 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 399 mg sodium, 67 g carbohydrates, 14 g fibre, 16 g protein. Excellent source of vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, vitamin C and iron. Good source of niacin. Source of calcium.

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Tips

Garnish with a little shredded Cheddar cheese.

Catelli® Healthy Harvest®

Penne with Black Bean & Corn Salsa

Ingredients:

Catelli^® Healthy Harvest^®