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Citrusy Orzo and Black Beans Recipe

Citrusy Orzo and Black Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:

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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 tbsp olive oil
1 orange, juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
1 (15 1/2 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	169.55 Kcal (710 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.37g	13%
Cholesterol	3.94mg	1%
Sodium	57.39mg	2%
Potassium	281.61mg	6%
Total Carbs	20.85g	7%
Sugars	5.79g	23%
Dietary Fiber	3.8g	15%
Protein	4.6g	9%
Vitamin C	34mg	57%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	56.3mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	113.1 Kcal (474 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.58g	13%
Cholesterol	2.63mg	1%
Sodium	38.28mg	2%
Potassium	187.86mg	6%
Total Carbs	13.91g	7%
Sugars	3.86g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.54g	15%
Protein	3.07g	9%
Vitamin C	22.7mg	57%
Iron	0.8mg	7%
Calcium	37.6mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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