Best 6 Seasoned Orzo And Black Beans Recipes

If you're looking for a flavorful and nutritious dish that's quick and easy to prepare, seasoned orzo and black beans is the perfect choice. This versatile dish can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even a salad. It's also a great option for meal prep, as it can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to eat. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that's sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta

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

ORZO WITH HERBS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Cook 2 cups orzo in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain. Chop 6 scallions; cook just the white parts in a skillet with olive oil until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the orzo, 2 cups chicken broth, the scallion greens and a handful each of chopped parsley and dill; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup grated parmesan.

QUICK AND EASY SEASONED BLACK BEANS

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Perfectly quick and easy. Another option is to mash/puree and chill for an extremely tasty bean dip.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Black Beans

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 medium onion, chopped fine
2 jalapeno chiles, chopped fine (seeds removed if desired)
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt and black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

In sauté pan heat garlic in oil on medium heat.
Add onion and jalapeño as oil begins to warm.
Add oregano and cumin and sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender, adding a few drops of water if they begin to stick.
Add contents of cans of black beans and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, to allow flavors to blend.
Add chopped cilantro and lime juice and stir.
Serve.

SALSA, ORZO, AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Salsa, Orzo, and Black Bean Salad image

Categories Salad Bean Orzo

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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

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

Categories Pasta Main Dishes

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

BLACK BEAN-ORZO SALAD

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Make and share this Black Bean-Orzo Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories < 15 Mins

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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

Tips:

Choose the right type of orzo. This recipe calls for regular orzo, but you can also use whole wheat orzo or even flavored orzo, such as lemon orzo or spinach orzo.
Rinse the orzo before cooking. This will help to remove any excess starch and prevent the orzo from sticking together.
Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Be sure to salt the water before adding the orzo.
While the orzo is cooking, prepare the black beans. You can use canned black beans, or you can cook dried black beans from scratch.
Once the orzo and black beans are cooked, mix them together in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
Season the salad to taste. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, depending on your personal preferences.
Serve the salad warm or cold. This salad is a great side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

This seasoned orzo and black beans salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover orzo and black beans, and it is also a healthy and flavorful side dish or main course. With its combination of textures and flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.