Best Seasoned Orzo And Black Beans Recipes

Black Bean-Orzo Salad image

Provided by Dancer

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained or 4 cups freshly cooked black beans
1 ripe olives, sliced, drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups pasta, cooked, orzo
4 cups fresh spinach

Steps:

Mix beans, olives, tomatoes, onions and cilantro in large bowl.
Mix oil, lime juice, cumin, pepper and salt; toss with bean mixture. Stir in pasta.
Let stand for 1 hour to blend flavors.
Serve at room temperature as a side dish or on spinach

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.2, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 74.8, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2, Protein 4.2

Salsa, Orzo, and Black Bean Salad image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
One 15-to 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels, cooked
1/2 medium green or red bell pepper, finely diced
1 cup prepared salsa, any interesting flavor (try chipotle or cilantro-garlic)
1/4 to 1/2 chopped fresh cilantro
2 to 3 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice, or more to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Cook the orzo in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente. Drain and rinse until cool, then drain well again.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a serving bowl. Add the cooked orzo and toss together. Check the seasoning and serve.
menu suggestions
This is a pleasant accompaniment to Tofu Rancheros (page 58). Embellish the plates with sliced avocados and oranges.
Serve with Quinoa with Corn and Scallions (page 91) and a salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado, and olives.
nutrition information
Calories: 272
Total Fat: 6g
Protein: 10.5g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 8g
Sodium: 280mg

Orzo and Black Bean Salsa Salad image

Provided by helowy

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces orzo pasta
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained
1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 cup salsa, mild to medium-hot
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (or to taste)
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste