Orzo with Black Beans and Asparagus Salad

Name: Orzo with Black Beans and Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 355 milliliters (1-inch) diagonally cut asparagus; 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 237 milliliters rinsed and drained canned black beans; 6 servings Cheddar cheese; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps minced fresh cilantro; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 237 milliliters uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 0 teaspoons salt; 355 milliliters chopped seeded tomato

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Orzo with Black Beans and Asparagus Salad From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 27 minutes.

Instructions

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

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While orzo cooks, steam asparagus, covered, 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse asparagus with cold water; drain well, and pat dry with paper towels.

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