Three bean pasta

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsMedium or Wide Egg Noodles uncooked
15ouncesCanned kidney beans rinsed and drained
15ouncesCanned chickpeas rinsed and drained
1cupFrozen green beans; thawed
1smallRed onion; chopped
1Red bell pepper seeds and ribs removed, chopped
3tablespoonsDijon mustard
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
3tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
3tablespoonsChopped fresh parsley

Directions

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse under cold water and drain again.

In a large bowl, stir together the pasta, kidney beans, chickpeas, green beans, onion and bell pepper. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Toss pasta with dressing and serve.

Serves 4-6

Each serving provides: 374 Calories; 59⅗ g Carbohydrates; 14.7 g Protein; 9.3 g Fat; 0 mg Cholesterol; 129 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 17%

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