black bean pasta
heirloom tomato, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, olive oil
The noodles are marketed as “Organic Black Bean Spaghetti Shape” but the shape is actually closer to a cross between linguini and capellini. A long flat skinny noodle. The flavor is definitely reminiscent of beans, and the tooth is chewy in a pleasant way.
I was not expecting to be impressed, but it turns out that this pasta substitute is actually good. Really good. Love the creamy black color, al dente texture, mild sweet bean-y flavor, and earthy aroma. I think my gluten-free friends will be extra happy at our next Italian-themed dinner party…
black bean pasta recipe
There seems to be some controversy regarding the nutritional facts on the package which claim to provide 27% daily value of protein, 48% of daily value of fiber and 36% daily value of iron per 2 oz. serving.
Explore Cuisine Organic Black Bean Spaghetti Shape is sold at Whole Foods Market, and is a product of China. Whether or not the percentages of the nutrition facts are completely accurate, the product is still high in protein, iron, and fiber, lower in carbohydrates. Gluten-free. Sodium-free. Low fat. Vegan. Organic. Kosher. And tasty.
UPDATE 12/15/2014: Explore Cuisine has confirmed with me that the nutritional facts have been tested by three independent sources and all three have verified the data to be accurate.
Ingredients:
- black bean spaghetti
- heirloom tomatoes
- olive oil
- basil
- garlic
- salt
- red pepper flakes
Method:
Given the shape of the pasta, I decided to prepare this dish in the classic combination of capellini with tomato and basil. Noodles are cooked just like traditional pasta. Heirloom tomatoes are seeded, diced and tossed with good quality olive oil, ribbons of fresh basil, minced garlic, salt and red pepper flakes. My basil plant just happened to be flowering, so, of course, that made the garnish.
Be sure to check out more recipes for super-tasty gluten-free bean pasta…
edamame spaghetti with kale cilantro pesto
(read about edamame spaghetti, made exclusively from green soybeans here)
Black Bean Spaghetti
with
Butternut Squash, Mushrooms, Kale, Cabbage
Parmesan and Chives
in a
Savory Garlic Sauce
(recipe here)
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I just purchased some at Costco!! Tried a sample and was pleasantly surprised
Hi there:
Which Costco? I have never seen this product in Canada.
Hi Catherine – you can see Explore Asian site for “where to buy” or purchase directly from them here: http://www.explore-asian.com
LL
I had bought a package of this—kind of an impulse purchase I suppose. I finally got around to trying it and it is delicious. We ate the first serving tossed with olive oil, pesto with a bit of tomato sauce on top and then topped with Parmesan cheese. Now we are having it with a real spaghetti sauce that includes ground beef and mushrooms. I will definitely start buying this. I like the high protein and high fiber and no sodium. It really tastes good!!!!
My boyfriend bought this black bean spaghetti about two months ago and I still haven’t figured out what to do with it… I’ve found about 20 recipes on the World Wide Web featuring this but none that I want to try. This one looks okay but I’m not sure. Has anyone tried it?
Mollie, where did you find all the recipes on the web. I’m looking for some. I love this product – try it with spaghetti sauce for starters.
or Costco!!
Interesting product. I’ll take a look the next time I shop there. I love the color contrast of the dish.