Here’s another Engine 2 recipe which makes a good lunch. The original recipe calls for whole wheat orzo but I couldn’t find it so any whole wheat or gluten free pasta will do. Makes 1 medium serving Ingredients: · ¼ cup + 1 Tbs. whole wheat pasta (orzo if possible) or brown rice pasta · 1 cup baby kale, chopped fine · 2 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped fine · ¼ red pepper, diced · ¼ can no-salt canned black beans (or 1/3 cup precooked) · 2 Tbs. walnuts, chopped · 1 Tbs. water · ½ tsp. mustard · ½ tsp. paprika · ¼ tsp. chili powder · ¼ lime Optional: Sea salt and pepper, hot sauce or cayenne pepper Method: 1. Cook the whole wheat orzo according to the directions on the package. When ready, drain the water. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: water, mustard, chili powder, and paprika. 3. Chop the baby kale and fresh parsley into tiny pieces. Dice the red pepper. 4. Drain and rinse the canned black beans. 5. In a larger bowl, mix together the vegetables, pasta, beans, and dressing. Squeeze a lime wedge over the dish, and add additional seasoning (salt and pepper) to taste. Add hot sauce or cayenne pepper for additional flavor. Go here to print this recipe: recipe_bean_and_pasta_salad.docx |