Black Bean Penne With Tofu, Green Beans And Sesame Seeds Recipe

Serves

2

Ingredients

• 1 x 250g (8.82oz) black bean penne pasta
• ½ a packet (396g block) of firm tofu
• 1 carrot
• ½ shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup green beans, de-stemmed and chopped
• 1 red chilli
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method

1. Add the black bean penne pasta to a large pan of boiling water. Reduce to a simmer. Stir occasionally. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes maximum. Drain well and run under cold water for a few seconds to stop cooking. Toss in a little olive oil to taste. Set aside.

2. Slice the tofu into cubes and add to a wok. Add in the garlic clove, red chilli and sesame seeds and sauté. Add in the shredded carrot, green beans, red cabbage and soy sauce. Sauté at a medium temperature for 5 to 10 minutes and then lower the heat.

3. Mix the tofu and vegetable medley into the black bean penne pasta and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Really Healthy Pasta. For more recipes visit www.reallyhealthypasta.com

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