Bow Ties With Black Bean Salsa And Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

• 8 ounce bow ties or possibly elbows, uncooked Or possibly other medium pasta shape
• 2 Tbsp. olive or possibly vegetable oil
• 1 bn scallions trimmed and thinly sliced (green and white parts)
• 1 1/2 tsp grnd cumin
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 15 ounce canned black beans, rinsed and liquid removed
• 1/4 tsp salt or possibly to taste freshly grnd black pepper, to taste
• 8 x cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro

1. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add in the scallions and cumin and cook for 2 min.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice.
5. Add in the beans, salt, and pepper and toss.
6. (The salsa can be made and refrigerated up to one day in advance.)
7. Just before draining the pasta, measure 1/2 c. of the cooking liquid and pour it into the salsa.
8. Drain the pasta, return it to the pot, and add in the salsa.
9. Cook over medium heat till the sauce is boiling and thick sufficient to lightly coat the pasta.
10. Remove from the heat and gently stir in the tomatoes and cilantro.
11. Serves 4.
12. Cuisine:"African/middle Eastern"

elbows, olive, scallions, cumin, lime juice, black beans, salt, cherry tomatoes, fresh cilantro

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bow-ties-with-black-bean-salsa-and-cherry-tomatoes-89720 (may not work)