ONE POT SOUTHWEST PASTA

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Ingredients

• 1 (13.5 oz.) box of whole wheat rotini or any pasta you like
• 2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
• 1 (15 oz.) can Rotel canned tomatoes and chilies, I used the Mexican blend with lime and cilantro
• 1/4 cup taco seasoning, I used Old El Paso, medium
• 1 tsp. salt*
• 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup Mexican cheese blend, plus more for topping (Optional)

Instructions

• Add all but the last 2 ingredients (beans and cheese) to a large pot. Stir, cover, and bring to a rolling boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. There should be 1/4 to 1/2 inch of liquid in the bottom of the pot when it is done.
• Remove from heat. Stir in the black beans and cheese (optional). Let it rest for 5 minutes to warm the beans, melt the cheese, and absorb the excess liquid.

Notes

*if the taco seasoning you use contains a lot of salt, you may want to reduce this
This article and recipe adapted from this site

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