Black Bean Pasta Topped With An Heirloom Tomato Salsa And A Chili Lime Vinaigrette

• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 4 TB extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1 to 1 1/2 tsp (use more if your lime is not that tart) white vinegar
• A pinch of garlic powder, turmeric, and salt
• Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or glass jar. I like to use a small glass jar so that I can simply shake to combine and I can easily save any leftovers to put on dishes throughout the week.
• Black Bean Pasta and Heirloom Tomato Salsa:
• 1/2 box (4 oz) Explore Cuisine Black Bean Spaghetti
• Several large handfuls of spinach, chopped into large pieces
• 4-5 medium heirloom (or regular) tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 to 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped (optional)
• Juice from 1/2 lime
• 1-2 scallions, chopped
• 1/2 avocado, sliced into large slices
• 1/8 - 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 TB pumpkin seeds
• Salt (to taste)

1. Combine the first six ingredients to create the Chili Lime Dressing.
2. Boil 4 cups of water, pour in half a box of organic black bean spaghetti, cook for 7 mins. drain.
3. While the pasta is cooking, combine the chopped tomatoes and jalapeno with 1/3 of the chopped scallions, a generous squeeze of lime, and salt (to taste). Let it sit to the side to let the flavors come together.
4. When the pasta is done, drain it and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Combine the pasta with the chopped spinach in a medium-sized bowl. Pour a bit of the dressing (enough for a light, even coating) over top and toss it all together.
5. Once the pasta and spinach have been mixed with the dressing, plate your servings. Top with the salsa and then garnish with scallions, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and avocado. Drizzle a bit more dressing on top and spritz with lime if you wish. Enjoy!

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/BLACK-BEAN-PASTA-TOPPED-WITH-AN-HEIRLOOM-TOMATO-SALSA-AND-A-CHILI-LIME-VINAIGRETTE-1842042 (may not work)