Easy, fast and healthy meal to satisfy the entire family. This Mexican Pasta salad is the perfect way to get your daily fill of protein and veggies!
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Nothing like an easy, fast and delicious pasta salad that is not only super flavorful but also super healthy! And by healthy I mean protein, veggies, and healthy fats. This Mexican Pasta salad is an all in one meal that will satisfy your belly and keep you plenty full!
Awesome Pasta Without Grains
As much as we all love pasta, sometimes your belly needs a break from grains. If you're in the same boat, or can't tolerate grains in general, then this pasta is for you! Explore Cuisine Edamame Spaghetti is a healthy alternative to your typical noodles.
It not only boasts 24 grams of protein per serving, but it is made with 1 ingredient. Yeah, you heard me. 1. I mean....crazy right? It is also high in fiber with 11 grams! No more stopped up belly here. This will keep your digestive track moving like no other! TMI? You'll thank me later.
Mexican Pasta Salad Ready In No Time
This Mexican Pasta Salad is so easy to throw together. Just chop all the veggies, cook the pasta, and add in the lime juice and spices. It comes together in under 10 minutes!
The key to this quick meal is that these noodles cook in literally minutes. I boiled them for 2 minutes and found them to be the perfect al dente texture. Rinse with cold water, then add in all the other ingredients and BINGO!
And because the noodles do have a slight bean taste, this recipe is so perfect for them. I love using the natural flavors of things to inspire new recipes. So when I first tried this pasta, I knew I had to make good use of the underlying bean flavor.
What made cooking these noodles even easier was this amazing pasta pot by Lagostina that the awesome people of Explore Cuisine sent me. So easy to cook and strain all in one place!
As if the pasta pot wasn't already awesome, they also sent a veggie steamer basket, wooden pasta spoon and another specialty spoon that actually helps you measure serving size of spaghetti noodles! So naturally, when measuring for 2 servings, I actually used the 4 serving hole 😉 Because well, I love food.
But wait, it gets even cooler. Check out the adorable cutting board they sent! I have never, in all the years of working with brands, been sent such a sweet and thoughtful gift. Amongst all the awful things happening in the world today, it is such a breath of fresh air to see the awesomeness. I truly appreciate their generosity!
Reasons I love this Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad:
- It comes together in under 10 minutes!
- Super easy, cut and toss recipe!
- Pasta with only 1 ingredient in it!
- Super high in protein!
- All in one meal!
(Sidenote, my middle took this photo as I held the forks!)
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Fast High Protein Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 box bean based spaghetti , I use the Explore Cuisine Organic Edamame spaghetti
- 1 cup chopped avocado
- 1 cup fresh or defrosted frozen corn
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil , optional for flavor
- 1-3 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeño , optional for added spice
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Chop all of the veggies and prep ingredients while you wait for the water to boil.
- Once noodles are cooked, run under cold water and drain well.
- Add to a large bowl, then mix in all of the ingredients and toss, making sure everything is incorporated.
Notes
- You can cook longer if you want a softer noodle, but make sure not to overcook.
- Do not allow the noodles to sit for too long before tossing them with the other ingredients or they won't mix in as well.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice to achieve the perfect tang for your preference. The jalapeño is optional, but highly recommended!
Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.
Nutrition
Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.
Amber Smith
We had a wonderful edamame fettucini pasta tonight with garlic, kale and beautiful peas tonight. It was so good! We get protein in lots of different ways using whatever is in season. This mexican salad sounds very tasty indeed!
Shauna
Edamame pasta sounds great! I usually eat a lot of chickpeas and nuts.
Julie
I think I get most of my protein from beans ~ love black beans! But recently I realized how much protein lentils have, so I've been trying to up my lentil game. This pasta sounds really yummy and this salad looks too good to be true! 🙂
Elle
I love to steam veggies like broccoli and cauliflower and then mix them with scrambled raw eggs and then cook the coated veggies on the stove. Delicious. It tastes yummy with salsa.
Melissa
Tofu!
Jillian Too
I love quinoa because it's so versatile.
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen
That pasta sounds so good! I'm going to have to look for it the next time at the grocery store. And that salad looks amazing!
Linda from Veganosity
Too funny! I have a black bean Mexican pasta recipe on the blog. 🙂 Is there anything better than combining pasta and Mexican flavors? So yummy!
I NEED that cutting board! SO CUTE!
veggiesdontbite
The cutting board is even cuter in person! Such a sweet gift from them! And yes, Mexican pasta is a delicious trend!
Rachna
We do a lots of nuts and beans in everything and we try for raw on as much as possible.
Chely Concepcion
I love using chickpea flour, it's quite versatile and oh, so tasty. ?
kristen blum
Love this pasta- satisfies the pasta craving
Tim
Pasta is actually our preferred protein source, macaroni and cheese specifically.
STACIE M
I do not worry about my family's protein intake. We get plenty by eating a really well rounded vegan diet. Beans, dark leafy's, lentils, yes edamame, wild rice, nutritional yeast, etc...it's everywhere in a great diet! My kids are growing big and strong, climb mountains and swim rivers and lakes and enjoy all Colorado has to offer and can play any sport they like and the rest of the family is getting healthier and happier with our diet change! No wimps here!
Marsha Browne
I get my protein by eating beans, legumes, brown rice, and tempeh.
Janet
I get my protein from beans. I look forward to trying this protein pasta. Your recipe looks relish.