White Bean Rotini

Looking for a healthy, yet filling, meat-free dinner option? Try this dish. White beans, pasta, greens, and a bit of spice make this a satisfying meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 330 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
• 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 2 cups chopped kale, or to taste
• ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste
• 13 ounces rotini pasta
• 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add kale to the skillet; season with garlic powder, garlic salt, and chipotle pepper powder. Cook and stir kale until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3

Pour vegetable broth over kale; add cannellini beans and stir. Cook mixture, stirring often, until beans are softened, 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 4

Stir cooked rotini with kale and beans mixture; cook and stir until pasta is reheated, 1 to 2 minutes. Top with shredded Mexican cheese.