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One-Pot Taco Orzo with Black Beans

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian (easily vegan)

Description

This One-Pot Taco Orzo with Black Beans is a cozy, flavor-packed weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Tender orzo simmers with black beans, sweet corn, and veggies in a taco-spiced broth for a creamy, skillet-style meal that tastes like a mashup of tacos and risotto without the fuss or extra dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  2. Stir in the garlic and taco seasoning. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant and the spices are lightly toasted.
  3. Add the orzo, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Stir well so the orzo is evenly distributed and submerged in the liquid.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the dish sit, covered, for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  6. Fluff the orzo with a fork, sprinkle generously with chopped cilantro, and serve warm with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Notes

  • If the mixture looks too dry before the orzo is tender, splash in a bit more broth or water, a few tablespoons at a time.
  • For a creamier texture, stir in a small handful of shredded cheese or a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt off the heat.
  • Taste your taco seasoning before adding salt some blends are already quite salty.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-Pot / Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex / Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g (approx.)
  • Sodium: 520 mg (approx., varies with broth and seasoning)
  • Fat: 8 g (approx.)
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g (approx.)
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g (approx.)
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g (approx.)
  • Fiber: 9 g (approx.)
  • Protein: 12 g (approx.)
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: one pot taco orzo, taco orzo with black beans, skillet dinner, easy vegetarian dinner, weeknight meal, tex-mex orzo

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