Penne Pasta with Black Beans and Mango
Brighten up your pasta night with this vibrant Penne Pasta with Black Beans and Mango recipe! Combining perfectly al dente penne with tender black beans, juicy ripe mango, and a colorful mix of red bell pepper and onion, this easy pasta salad is a refreshing twist on classic comfort food. Tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing and finished with fresh cilantro, it’s a delightful fusion of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors that’s perfect for a quick dinner or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this tropical-inspired dish is packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant color, making it an ideal choice for a healthy and flavorful vegetarian meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams penne pasta
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 large ripe mango
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly. Peel and dice the mango into small cubes. Dice the red bell pepper and red onion into similar-sized pieces. Chop the fresh cilantro finely.
In a large serving bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the cooked pasta, black beans, mango, red bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients.
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the pasta salad and toss again lightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for a cooler option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.1 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1767 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.3 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.3 g | ||
| Protein | 46.5 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1491 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
