Suggested Recipes Kidney Bean Recipe

Pesto Pasta and Red Bean Salad

For The pesto

4-6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup pine nuts

1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup olive oil

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

For The Salad

1/2 lb uncooked pasta spirals

10-12 yellow or red cherry tomatoes, halved

4 green onions, chopped

1/2 cup shredded carrots

2 cups dark red kidney beans

Directions

To make the pesto, add the garlic and nuts to a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 15 seconds more, until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and blend in the cheese. Place the pasta in boiling water to cover, and cook for 9 to 12 minutes, until al dente. Drain in a colander and cool under cold running water. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pesto with the pasta, vegetables, and beans and blend well. Chill for 1 hour.

Serve on a bed of lettuce.