Mexican Macaroni Corn Beans (Printable Version)
Macaroni loaded up with a creamy lime sauce, plenty of corn, beans, and crunchy peppers. Super colorful and fun for summer days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
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1 lb elbow noodles
→ Vegetables
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped up
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1 cup black beans, rinse and drain
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2 ears corn, oiled, roasted, and kernels sliced off (or use 1 cup of canned or thawed frozen corn)
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1 jalapeño, remove seeds and chop really small
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1/2 red onion, shaved up fine
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, slice into quarters
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1 green bell pepper, dice it up
→ Dressing
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3/4 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
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1/3 cup sour cream
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Juice from 1 lime (about 3 tbsp) and a little more if you want
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, add more if you want extra flavor
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 clove garlic, chopped tiny
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Throw the cooked macaroni in a strainer and run it under really cold water to cool it down. That way it stops cooking and won't get mushy. Set it off to chill for now.
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Rub corn cobs all over with a little oil. Roast them at 220°C (425°F) or grill them, flipping once or twice, until they char just a bit–should take maybe 12 to 15 minutes. Let them hang out until they're cool enough to handle, then cut off the kernels.
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Splash the mayo or Greek yogurt, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and salt into a small mixing bowl or blender. Give it a solid mix or blend till it's nice and creamy.
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Toss cooled pasta in your biggest mixing bowl. Pile on the roasted corn, black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, chopped cilantro, and that spicy jalapeño. Give it a quick stir.
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Pour the creamy dressing all over the bowl and mix well. Make sure every bite gets covered.
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Pop the bowl in the fridge for about 30 minutes—or longer if you can wait. When you take it out, taste a spoonful. Add more lime or salt if it needs a boost. Toss in a bit more cilantro or a few jalapeño slices for some extra kick when serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Let it chill before you eat so all the flavors get friendly.