Sunday, May 8, 2011

Arugula and Black Bean Pasta

It's as easy as it sounds and perfect because I have been spending every waking minute writing papers for finals instead of cooking elaborate feasts.  Let's get right to it, shall we?

Arugula and Black Bean Pasta
Musical Accompaniment: Jeff Buckley, Grace

Ingredients:
1/2 lb of rotini (or any thick pasta)
2 tablespoons of earth balance
1 garlic clove, minced
2 handfuls of washed arugula
1/2 can black beans
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Juice from 1 lemon

Cook pasta as usual.
While pasta is draining, heat the garlic clove in the earth balance on medium heat.
Add black beans and stir until coated.
Add pasta to the garlic/earth balance/bean mixture and stir until well mixed
Put the two handfuls of arugula on top, cover for 1 minute (so the arugula steams, but is not wilted).
Remove from heat.
Add lemon juice and sprinkle with pepper and salt.

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