Vegetarian

Spicy Orzo and Black Bean Salad takes several minutes to prepare.

Spicy Orzo and Black Bean Salad takes several minutes to cook.

Spicy Orzo and Black Bean Salad makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Spicy Orzo and Black Bean Salad are:

2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup mixed veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc.)
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 thin slices red onion, separated into rings
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 cups washed and torn spinach leaves
2 Tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Here is how you make Spicy Orzo and Black Bean Salad:

1. Combine oil, 1 tablespoon jalapeno and chili powder in medium bowl; set aside.2. Bring water and remaining tablespoon jalapeno to a boil in large saucepan. Add orzo. Cook 10-12 minutes or until tender; drain, rinse under cold water; drain.3. Steam mixed vegetables until tender4. Add orzo, vegetables, black beans, onion, cilantro, lime juice and lemon juice to olive oil mixture; toss to coat. 5. Divide spinach evenly among serving plates. Top with orzo mixture. Sprinkle with blue cheese.Serving Size:?4 Servings

The nutritional information for Spicy Orzo and Black Bean Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 311.7

• Total Fat: 9.7 g
• Cholesterol: 4.0 mg
• Sodium: 138.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 45.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
• Protein: 12.4 g