Seasoned Orzo And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• 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.