Black Bean Vegetable Pasta

Name: Black Bean Vegetable Pasta
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 ounces whole wheat orechiette pasta; 1 packet frozen broccoli, cauliflower, carrots (12 oz)

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 pound dried black beans
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces whole wheat orechiette pasta
1 packet frozen broccoli, cauliflower, carrots (12 oz)

Directions

1

Separately cook a dry pound of black beans in 8c unsalted water, using your preferred method.
2

When the beans are about 30 minutes from done, dice/mince and sautee the onion, tomatoes, and garlic in extra light olive oil.
3

In a microwave or steamer, thaw/heat the frozen broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. If you prefer to substitute fresh veggies, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
4

Once the beans are done, add all veggies to the pot. Keep the bean broth!
5

Add the dry pasta and two additional cups of water (or about half what is called for when cooking the pasta alone).
6

Add salt/pepper/spice to your liking, and simmer 10-15 minutes until pasta is cooked. Ladle into bowls, or pour into a shallow container to cool for 30 min before refrigerating/freezing for later.