SEASONED ORZO AND BLACK BEANS

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Simple dish, easily and quickly prepared, that can be served on its own for a complete meal. Orzo pasta resembles a short grain white rice, but takes less time to cook.

Provided by Kathy Miller

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups water
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
½ teaspoon dried thyme
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a 4 quart saucepan, combine water and pasta. Cook over medium high heat until mixture comes to a full boil, 4 to 6 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in frozen vegetables, cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Cook until vegetables are tender crisp, 2 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain.
  • Stir in beans, butter or margarine, tarragon, and thyme. Continue cooking until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 293.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Colin O'Brien
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I found this recipe to be a bit too salty. I think it would be better with less salt.


Kies Ug
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This dish was a little bland for my taste, but I think it would be great with some added spices.


Abdulrahman Kiba
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I loved the flavors in this dish. The orzo and black beans were a great combination.


Ryan Walsh
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanti Bogati
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahul Kc
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The flavors were delicious and I loved the texture of the orzo.


SuperKargo Gaming
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Bahadur Shant
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This recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavors and the texture of the orzo.


Shamim
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I loved the combination of orzo and black beans. The seasoning was also perfect.


Muzamil King
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This dish was easy to make and the flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rose Annabelle
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Ellie Quinn
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think it would be great for people who like spicy food.


FK SUJON KOBIR
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I found this recipe to be a bit too salty. I think it would be better with less salt.


Asad Mobile
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This dish was a little bland for my taste, but I think it would be great with some added spices.


M Ilyas Rajpoot M Ilyas Rajpoot
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I loved the flavors in this dish. The orzo and black beans were a great combination.


Qamar Jafri
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sheila Henderson
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Love Nayem
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The flavors were delicious and I loved the texture of the orzo.


Prince Derek
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Bam
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of orzo and black beans was unique and flavorful, and the seasoning was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.