Seasoned Orzo and Black Beans

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 286.9
  • Total Fat: 6.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.5 mg
  • Sodium: 685.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.9 g
  • Protein: 11.6 g

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Introduction

Orzo pasta with black beans and frozen veggies. Easy to make. Orzo pasta with black beans and frozen veggies. Easy to make.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    8 oz Orzo, Barilla, uncooked
    3 tbsp Butter, salted
    1 package (10 oz) Peas, frozen
    187 gram(s) Publix Frozen Chopped Spinach (by RIOTGRRLCYNIC)
    1.5 cup Beans - Bush's Black Beans Reduced Sodium
    6 cup (8 fl oz) Water, tap
    1 tsp Tarragon, ground
    1 tsp Thyme, ground
    1 tsp Cajun Seasoning (by KARENWP08)
    .5 tsp Paprika
    1 tsp Salt
    .5 tsp Pepper, black

Tips

You can substitute different veggies. Peas and spinach were just what I had on hand.


Directions

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, and spices. Continue cooking until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serving Size: 6

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