Low-fat Black Bean-pasta Salad (vegan)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 6 ounces whole wheat rotini
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 ounces sliced black olives, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 fresh jalapeno, minced (or other hot pepper) (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 15 ounces chunky salsa (i like pace)
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook the pasta according to the package directions. drain and rinse with cold water.
• 2 in a large bowl, mix the pasta, beans, and veggies.
• 3 toss with salsa and lemon pepper. this can be served immediately, but the flavor is better if it is refrigerated for a few hours or overnight.