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Savory Four Bean Ham-Pasta Salad |
Courtesy of www.Mealtime.orgReciMeals are designed to be complete meals that need only be accompanied by a beverage, and sometimes a side salad or slice of bread. A ReciMeal provides significant amounts of at least three of the five MyPyramid food groups: about 1/2 cup of fruits, 1/2 cup of vegetables, 1 ounce equivalent of grain foods, 2 ounces or the equivalent of lean meat or beans or 1 cup or the equivalent of milk per recipe serving. Turn a classic three-bean side salad into a hearty main dish. The more varieties of protein-rich, fiber-rich beans, the better! Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rotini or elbow pasta 1 can (15 ounces) three- or four-bean salad* 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup slices red onion 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette 1 can (5 ounces) ham 1 large tomato, chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley Preparation Time: Approximately 20 minutes Cooking Time: Approximately 10 to 15 minutes (to cook pasta) Preparation: In a medium bowl combine pasta, three- or four-bean salad, black beans, celery, green pepper, red onion and vinaigrette. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, or overnight. Before serving, gently combine pasta mixture with ham, tomato and parsley. Servings: 6 Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 320; Total fat 8g; Saturated fat 1.5g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 900mg; Carbohydrate 49g; Fiber 8g; Protein 14g; Vitamin A 15%DV**; Vitamin C 30%DV; Calcium 8%DV; Iron 20%DV Per serving, this dish provides from MyPyramid: About 1/2 cup Vegetable Group; 1 ounce Grains Group; 2 ounces Meat and Beans Group *Substitute canned green beans, yellow beans and/or kidney beans to equal 1 3/4 cups for three- or four-bean salad. **Daily Value |
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