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                            THREE BEAN PASTA

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       lb           Medium or Wide Egg Noodles
                       -- uncooked
 15       oz           Canned kidney beans
                       -- rinsed and drained
 15       oz           Canned chickpeas
                       -- rinsed and drained
  1       c            Frozen green beans -- thawed
  1       sm           Red onion -- chopped
  1                    Red bell pepper
                       - seeds and ribs removed,
                       - chopped
  3       tb           Dijon mustard
  2       tb           Vegetable oil
  3       tb           Red wine vinegar
  3       tb           Chopped fresh parsley

 Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
 Rinse under cold water and drain again.

 In a large bowl, stir together the pasta, kidney
 beans, chickpeas, green beans, onion and bell pepper.
 In a small bowl, stir together the remaining
 ingredients. Toss pasta with dressing and serve.

 Serves 4-6

 Each serving provides: 374 Calories; 59.6 g
 Carbohydrates; 14.7 g Protein; 9.3 g Fat; 0 mg
 Cholesterol; 129 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 17%

 Copyright National Pasta Association
 (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)



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