Tex Mex Fusilli

Tex Mex cuisine is a fusion of Mexican and American cuisines, incorporating ingredients and flavors from both cultures.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Tex Mex Fusilli

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sauteeing Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Pasta Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Fusilli pasta
• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 unit Red bell pepper
• 1 unit Red onion
• 2 unit Garlic cloves
• 1 unit Jalapeno pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 4 unit Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red onion, minced garlic, and sliced jalapeno pepper. Saute for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Add diced red bell pepper, black beans, and corn kernels to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Add tomato sauce to the skillet and stir well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
6. Add the cooked fusilli pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it with the sauce.
7. Serve the Tex Mex Fusilli hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 70g24%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.