Really popular at potlucks–make a double batch! Very easy and very delicious. Serve on a bed of lettuce for a nice touch.
Ingredients
- ½ (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 ½ cups whole kernel corn
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Step 2
In a large bowl combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic. Stir in pasta and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 217 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat2g | 9% |
Sodium468mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 22% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein7g | |
Vitamin C29mg | 143% |
Calcium39mg | 3% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium369mg | 8% |
*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.
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