Black Bean Pasta for One

Ingredients

Scroll down to the black bean pasta recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick visual + description of what's in this recipe.

• Pasta: use whatever shape you prefer.
• Black beans
• Corn Kernels: frozen, canned, or fresh would work
• Canned diced tomatoes OR salsa: if you've got salsa, this is a great way to add extra flavor to your black bean pasta.
• Cumin
• Oregano
• Chili Powder
• Vegetable Bouillon: I use vegetable (or chicken) bouillon paste with water instead of broth. This is a great cooking for one hack.
• Green onion: it's a great garnish!
• Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Scroll down to the recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.

1. Add pasta, diced tomatoes OR salsa, cumin, oregano, chili powder, water, and vegetable bouillon. Cook until pasta is al dente, about 10-12 minutes.

2. Bring water to a boil. Once water is boiling, add pasta, diced tomatoes OR salsa, and vegetable bouillon paste. Cook until pasta is al dente, about 10-12 minutes.

3. Once pasta is fork tender, drain excess water and return to pot. Add black beans, frozen or canned corn kernels. Keep stove on, mix together until all ingredients are mixed together, and beans & salsa are warmed.

4. Transfer black bean pasta to a bowl to eat. Top with grated cheddar cheese and one green onion, sliced thinly.

Storage/Reheating Tips

This black bean pasta will store well in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week. It won't freeze well.

To reheat, add a splash of water and microwave, covered until warmed through. The water will help soften your noodles and create a silkier sauce.

Substitutions/Tips

• Use spaghetti or whatever type of pasta you have on hand.
• Add more water if it mostly gets absorbed.
• Add other veggies that you have, like corn, onion, cabbage, or fresh tomatoes.
• Other great add-ins: chopped avocado, cilantro, lime wedges

Other good pasta recipes

• Canned Tomato Pasta for One
• Carbonara with Lemon
• Chicken Bacon and Mushroom Pasta
• Pesto Pasta for One
• One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
• Single Serving Mac and Cheese

How to repurpose this pasta

Use the toppings to make Black Bean Tacos, Veggie Quesadilla, or a Vegetarian Queso Bowl.

What to make with leftover ingredients

When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.

• Diced Tomatoes: Pumpkin Chili with Ground Turkey or Green Lentil Curry
• Black Beans: Black Bean Tacos, Veggie Quesadilla, Vegetarian Queso Bowl.
• Green Onion: even if it's not in the recipe, they'd be great in any of the recipes above.
• Cheddar Cheese: 10 Minute Queso, Protein Packed Mac & Cheese, Single serving Mac and Cheese.

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