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title: Southwestern Tortellini Salad
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/southwestern-tortellini-salad-56f036bb4dab715a598b4567
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Eggs
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Spicy
  - Veggie
  - Quick
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 1600
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Unique southwestern twist with beans, corn, and chili flakes
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick to assemble and cook, perfect for a weeknight meal
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/southwestern-tortellini-salad.avif"
---
@black beans{15%oz}
@green bell pepper{1%unit}
@chili flakes{½%tsp}
@cilantro{½%cup}
@corn on the cob{1%unit}
@garlic{2%cloves}
@lime{1%unit}
@red onion{1%unit}
@cheese tortelloni{10%oz}
@pepitas{2%tbsp}
@sour cream{2%tbsp}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@salt{1%tsp}
@pepper{1%tsp}

Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and thinly slice red onion. Cut kernels off corn on the cob. Core, seed, and dice green bell pepper. Juice half the lime and cut the other half into wedges. Finely chop garlic and cilantro. Drain and rinse black beans.

Bring a #medium pot{} of salted water to a boil. Add cheese tortelloni and cook ~{6%minutes} until tender and floating. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add red onion and green bell pepper. Cook, tossing ~{4%minutes}, until softened. Season with salt and pepper.

Add corn kernels, garlic, and a pinch of chili flakes to the pan. Cook ~{2%minutes} until corn is tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Add black beans, cheese tortelloni, sour cream, and lime juice to the pan. Toss ~{1%minute} until a creamy sauce forms. Remove pan from heat and stir in half the cilantro.

Divide salad between plates. Garnish with remaining cilantro and pepitas. Serve lime wedges on the side.