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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

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: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2003 by SSCOOPER   view full review
This was great! I altered it slightly: I added a small can of mushrooms (drained). Since I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2002 by SWEETJ95 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is one of my favorite dishes. I have found that bow-tie pasta works as a good substitute...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by TGCM   view full review
I did not care for this dish at all despite being a fan of black beans, orzo and veggies. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2002 by KRC39   view full review
I really enjoyed this dish, especially because it is very healthy and very easy. (I reduced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2007 by Elaine   view full review
I really didn't like this. It may have been better with fresh vegetables, but I won't be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2006 by DBURDEN1   view full review
To me this was sort of bland, but the rest of the family thought it was good. We had it as a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by COURTNEYSUNSHINE   view full review
This is a very easy and quick recipe, but I may have done something wrong as it tasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2010 by JLLEBOW   view full review
Oh my goodness this was good!! I made this for lunch being a crunch with the kids whining at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by Anne   view full review
I agree, this was a little bland. I added some chili garlic paste and Parmesan and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2005 by HAPPYVEGGIE   view full review
maybe the previous reviewer didn't see the "drain" instruction. great tasting receipe, i'd...

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