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Seasoned Orzo and Black Beans

By: Kathy Miller  
"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."

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What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in beans, butter or margarine, tarragon, and thyme. Continue cooking until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 295 | Total Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2003 by SSCOOPER 
This was great! I altered it slightly: I added a small can of mushrooms (drained). Since I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2002 by SWEETJ95 
This is one of my favorite dishes. I have found that bow-tie pasta works as a good substitute... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2002 by KRC39 
I really enjoyed this dish, especially because it is very healthy and very easy. (I reduced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by TGCM 
I did not care for this dish at all despite being a fan of black beans, orzo and veggies. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2006 by DBURDEN1 
To me this was sort of bland, but the rest of the family thought it was good. We had it as a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2005 by HAPPYVEGGIE 
maybe the previous reviewer didn't see the "drain" instruction. great tasting receipe, i'd... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2005 by GINAH1 
This is good for a different-tasting side dish. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2004 by LOVEYFISH 
Made just like recipe and it was delicious! It's a keeper! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2004 by THEMUNCH_TX 
A nice alternative to beans and rice. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by COURTNEYSUNSHINE 
This is a very easy and quick recipe, but I may have done something wrong as it tasted... MORE

 
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