Cajun Rotelle and Red Beans

Name: Cajun Rotelle and Red Beans
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb rotelle pasta; 1 onion; 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped; 3 carrots, chopped; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon cumin, ground; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 15 ounces canned red beans or 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dried oregano

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Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 lb rotelle pasta
1 onion
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cayenne pepper
15 ounces canned red beans or 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano

directions

Fill a large pot three-quarters full of water and bring to a boil.
Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes, or according to package directions.
After the pasta has cooked for 3 minutes, remove 1 cup of the cooking water.
In a large frying pan over high heat, bring the reserved cooking water, onion, bell pepper, carrots, Cajun seasoning, cumin, and cayenne to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-high, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetable are barely tender, 3-5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the beans, lemon juice, and oregano.
Drain the pasta thoroughly.
Add the pasta to the beans.
Stir a nd toss to combine. To serve, divide among individual plates.