Black Bean Pasta Salad with Coriander Pesto

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Black Bean Pasta Salad with Coriander Pesto

 

5 cups cavatappi pasta or 5 cups rotini pasta

1 19 oz. can black beans, drained, and, rinsed

1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and, chopped

1 sweet red pepper, chopped

 

Coriander Pesto;

1 cup packed fresh coriander

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsps. pine nuts or 2 tbsps. chopped walnuts

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

 

In pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender

but firm.

Drain and chill under cold water; drain.

Coriander Pesto:

Meanwhile, in food processor, whirl coriander, oil and nuts until smooth;

transfer to large bowl.

Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Sounds wonderful. Your lentil recipe sounds interesting too. Thanks for

sharing your recipes.

Judy

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Tuesday, March 06, 2007 9:41 AM

Black Bean Pasta Salad with Coriander Pesto

 

 

Black Bean Pasta Salad with Coriander Pesto

 

5 cups cavatappi pasta or 5 cups rotini pasta

1 19 oz. can black beans, drained, and, rinsed

1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and, chopped

1 sweet red pepper, chopped

 

Coriander Pesto;

1 cup packed fresh coriander

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsps. pine nuts or 2 tbsps. chopped walnuts

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

 

In pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender

but firm.

Drain and chill under cold water; drain.

Coriander Pesto:

Meanwhile, in food processor, whirl coriander, oil and nuts until smooth;

transfer to large bowl.

Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

 

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