Citrusy Orzo and Black Beans

Submitted by ILefkowitz

"This summer dish came about from not knowing what to make for dinner and searching through the cabinets. We had orzo and a can of black beans. I knew it was a success when my then 7 year old daughter had 4 helpings! This can also be used as a side dish."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 cups cooked orzo
• 1 -2 garlic clove, sliced thinly
• 1 shallot, diced
• 1⁄2 red pepper, seeded and diced into roughly 1 inch chunks
• 1⁄2 green pepper, seeded and diced into roughly 1 inch chunks
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 orange, juiced
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh oregano
• 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

directions

1. Cook orzo as directed on package.
2. Drain orzo, place in a medium bowl and set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
4. When the oil is heated (about 2 minutes), add the garlic and shallot. Saute until tender and slightly browned, 5 minutes or so.
5. Add the green and red peppers. Saute until tender-crisp.
6. Remove from the heat and combine with the orzo. Mix well.
7. Add the beans to the bowl and mix to combine.
8. In a separate bowl, combine the orange juice, oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
9. Drizzle over the orzo and toss.
10. Season with additional red pepper flakes if desired and a touch of salt.