SEASONED ORZO AND BLACK BEANS

Seasoned Orzo and Black Beans image

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.

Provided by Kathy Miller

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 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, Sodium 293.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g