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Southwestern Bean Salad With Orzo Recipe

Southwestern Bean Salad With Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
1 can black beluga lentils
1 can whole kernal corn, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1/4 large yellow onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 carrot, diced
1/2 tsp jalapino pepper diced (i used jar oretega) or to taste
1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
2 cloves garlic, diced
juice of 1/2 a lime
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Boil water with salt and cook Orzo, al dente. Drain and cool
In a medium bowl, combine, beans, corn, peas, onion, cerely, carrot, jalapino pepper, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and gently toss. Add salt and pepper to tase. Then add Orzo.
This dish is easy because you can use whatever you have in your pantry. Add bell pepper (red is especially good), substitute beans and if time is no concern you can cook your bean from dry.
Chill and enjoy. Especially good as a side to a good burger.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	33.82 Kcal (142 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.27g	2%
Cholesterol	0.74mg	0%
Sodium	96.28mg	4%
Potassium	83.35mg	2%
Total Carbs	4.57g	2%
Sugars	1.39g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	4%
Protein	1.13g	2%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	14.5mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	38.3 Kcal (160 kJ)
Calories from fat	12.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.44g	2%
Cholesterol	0.84mg	0%
Sodium	109.02mg	4%
Potassium	94.37mg	2%
Total Carbs	5.17g	2%
Sugars	1.57g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	4%
Protein	1.28g	2%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	16.5mg	1%

* 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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