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Seasoned Orzo and Black Beans


"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."
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
Prep Time:
20 Minutes
Cook Time:
5 Minutes
Ready In:
25 Minutes
Servings:
6

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.