Best 5 Vegetarian Black Bean Pasta Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian meal that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than vegetarian black bean pasta! This tasty dish combines the heartiness of black beans with the comforting goodness of pasta, making it a crowd-pleaser that's sure to become a family favorite. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this flavorful vegetarian black bean pasta!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS



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A yummy mix of veggies, refried black beans, and easy homemade enchilada sauce! A tasty change from boring old bean 'n' cheese enchiladas.

Provided by Alexis

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 22

cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 (14.25 ounce) can vegetarian refried black beans
1 cup corn kernels, thawed
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup loosely packed and chopped fresh cilantro
1 (4 ounce) can canned green chiles, undrained
½ cup tomato salsa
½ cup tomato sauce
½ cup vegetable broth
½ lime, juiced
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 teaspoons dried oregano
6 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup chopped avocado
1 cup chopped tomatoes
½ cup sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and bell pepper in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add refried black beans, corn, and cream cheese; stir well. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer until bean mixture is hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Place cilantro, green chiles and liquid, salsa, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, lime juice, garlic, and oregano in a food processor; blend until smooth, about 10 pulses. Spread about 1/3 cilantro salsa mixture in prepared baking dish.
  • Spread bean mixture evenly down the center of each tortilla and sprinkle with 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Roll tortillas around the cheese and bean fill and arrange enchiladas in the prepared baking dish, seam sides down.
  • Pour remaining cilantro salsa mixture over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with avocado, tomatoes, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1576.9 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

MEXICAN PASTA AND BLACK BEANS (VEGETARIAN)



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This is a tasty Mexican-style tomato-based pasta dish, if you don't want a creamy taste then omit the cream cheese. All ingredient amounts may be adjusted to suit taste. Cooking time does not include cooking pasta. For extra heat add in chili flakes to taste see recipe#76616 or use packaged

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Beans

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb small shell pasta
3 tablespoons oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (or use green bell pepper)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
3/4 cup canned corn niblet
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup salsa (mild or medium)
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (can use more)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1/4 cup softened cream cheese (can use more to taste)
salt and black pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat; add in onions, red or green bell pepper and jalapeno pepper; saute for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add in corn, diced tomatoes (with juice) salsa, olives and taco seasoning; simmer uncovered for about 30-35 minutes (you can simmer longer if desired) stirring occasionally.
  • Add in cream cheese, stir until heat through and combined.
  • Add in black beans and cooked pasta, stir until combined and heated through.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Top with grated cheddar cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 382.4, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 7, Protein 12.5

VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN PASTA



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This was something I created as a teenager, back when I was a vegetarian. Now that my daughter doesn't eat meat, she asks for this dinner several times a week. -Ashlynn Azar, Beaverton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-3/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in black beans, tomatoes, rosemary and oregano; heat through. Stir in spinach until wilted. Drain fettuccine; add to bean mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY VEGETARIAN PASTA AND BLACK BEANS



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I was boiling pasta and had a craving for black beans. I very rarely ever make up my own recipe. It turned out great! What I like about this is the raw garlic and onions and it is so easy.

Provided by tofulove

Categories     Black Beans

Time 8m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

14 1/2 ounces whole wheat pasta
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 red onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced (or as much as desired)
1/2 lemon
sea salt
cayenne pepper
onion powder
garlic powder

Steps:

  • While boiling the pasta (I used elbow), mix together all ingredients except beans. When pasta is done, drain and stir in sauce and beans. I topped with shredded cheddar/mozerella.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.8, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 10.2, Carbohydrate 98.8, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 22.2

PENNE WITH VEGGIES AND BLACK BEANS



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Chock-full of zucchini, tomatoes, sweet pepper and carrots, this hearty pasta dish puts your garden harvest to good use. For variety, I sometimes add one-half cup of salsa or one-half cup of thickened teriyaki sauce. -Vickie Spoerle, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup uncooked penne pasta
1/3 cup sliced zucchini
1/3 cup sliced fresh carrot
4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 small green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the zucchini, carrot, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, garlic and seasonings in 1 teaspoon oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the beans., Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Add tomato and remaining olive oil; toss gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

  • For a creamier sauce, use more black beans and less vegetable broth.
  • Add a splash of white wine or lemon juice to the sauce for a brighter flavor.
  • To make the dish more hearty, add some cooked chopped vegetables, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
  • If you don't have any black beans on hand, you can substitute another type of bean, such as kidney beans or pinto beans.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, or basil, for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This vegetarian black bean pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with protein and fiber, and the creamy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this recipe a try!

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