| 3 cups dry small shell pasta 2 cups water 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 14 ounce cans peeled, diced tomatoes with Italian herbs and garlic, with juice 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. cumin 4 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese |
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*Combine all
ingredients into a shallow microwaveable container. Cover and microwave on
high for 15-18 minutes or until shell pasta is tender. Stir well and serve
each portion with 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled over
the top. Serving suggestion: green tossed salad with oranges, tomatoes and
balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Information (1 serving-
1 1/2 cups):
Calories 460 Protein 20 grams
Fat 3.5 grams Carbohydrate 87 grams
Saturated fat 1.5 grams Cholesterol 5 mg
Dietary Fiber 8 grams Sodium 160 mg
Trans Fat 0 grams Sugar 10.1 grams
Exchanges (using the American Diabetic Assoc.
Exchanges) per serving: 5 starch, 0.5 lean meat, 1 vegetable
*Recipe Source: Excerpted with permission from:
