Seasoned Orzo and Black Beans Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Seasoned Orzo and Black Beans Recipe

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

Main Dish

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Seasoned Orzo and Black Beans Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 295.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.5g 23%

Carbohydrates: 47.3g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 8g 32%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 7.2g 11%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 19%

Cholesterol: 15.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 4031.5IU 81%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.4mg 26%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 7.9mg 13%

Folate: 102.4mcg 26%

Calcium: 52.9mg 5%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 38.6mg 14%

Potassium: 221.2mg 6%

Sodium: 293.8mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 65.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.