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[NEW] Quick Southwest Skillet

Add some southwestern flair to your day with this quick and easy recipe! If you have leftovers, this dish also works well as a cold pasta salad, making it an excellent option for a cookout, a picnic or even just a nice cold lunch for the office. If you like a little more heat, serve with hot sauce on the side.
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Prep Time: 25 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 25 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Quick Southwest Skillet

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. whole-wheat pasta 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder, or to taste ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. cumin 1 (14.
  • 5 oz.) can low-sodium whole tomatoes 1 (
  • 9 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (
  • 5 oz.) can corn, drained

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Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. While pasta cooks, sauté onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, and cumin until vegetables are tender (3-5 minutes).
  3. Stir in tomatoes, breaking slightly with spoon. Add kidney beans and corn and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until hot through (15 minutes).
  4. Toss with cooked pasta to serve.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 417 g
Amount per serving
Calories 409
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.8g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 635.4mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 86.3g 31%
Dietary Fiber 15.02g 54%
Total Sugars 10g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 17.5g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 106.4mg 8%
Iron 5.1mg 30%
Potassium 1064.2mg 25%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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