Seasoned Orzo and Black Beans recipe

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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
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
½ teaspoon dried thyme
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition Info

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
servingSize: -
sodium: 293.8 mg
sugar: 1.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

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.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

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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