Seasoned Orzo and Black Beans

Orzo are amazing little bits of pasta that have a great taste and texture and work beautifully with dandy ingredients - lots of vegetables, beans, butter, tarragon and thyme. Everything cooks in one pot. It 's that easy and very yummy.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 295 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 6 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• ½ teaspoon dried tarragon

Recipe Instructions

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.