Ingredients
12 oz rotini or penne pasta
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ripe avocado
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp halal-friendly ranch seasoning
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente
Let pasta cool completely or refrigerate 15 minutes
In a large bowl, mash avocado until chunky (no puree)
Add ranch seasoning, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper
Fold in cooled pasta, black beans, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro
Refrigerate at least 1 hour for flavors to meld
Notes
Use a vegan ranch seasoning alternative if needed
Avoid over-mashing avocado for better texture
Store in airtight container up to 2 days
Serve chilled, room temperature, or slightly warmed
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Mediterranean Basics
- Method: Cold Preparation
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg