12 Cloves garlic; chopped
3 tb Chopped onion
4 tb Chopped carrot
1 1/2 ts Olive oil
3/4 c Low-sodium V-8 juice
1 1/4 c Cooked black beans
2 Green onions; chopped
1 lb Fettuccine; cooked
1 tb Minced cilantro
1/4 c Diced tomatoes, fresh
-or canned and drained 1. Saute garlic, onions, and carrot in oil in saucepan until soft.
Add 2 Tb. V-8 juice. 2. In food processor or blender, puree garlic mixture with half of
beans. 3. In bowl, combine remaining beans and bean puree. Add remaining V-8
juice and green onions. 4. Return to saucepan and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until
heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. 5. Serve over pasta. Garnish with cilantro and tomatoes.
Note: Can be frozen.