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Spicy Orzo and Black Bean Salad (recipes)


Spicy Orzo and Black Bean Salad

Prep and Cook Time: 25 minutes

Yield: Makes 4 servings

This meatless entrée salad is packed with fiber and lots of nutrients, including iron and vitamin C. Iron, which is needed to produce red blood cells, is more easily absorbed when consumed with vitamin C.





Ingredients:



2tablespoons olive oil

2tablespoons minced jalapeño pepper,* divided

1teaspoon chili powder

6cups water

3/4cup uncooked orzo pasta

1cup frozen mixed vegetables

1can (16 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

2thin slices red onion

1/4cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4cup fresh lime juice

1/4cup fresh lemon juice

4cups washed and torn spinach leaves

2tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (optional)









Preparation:





1.Combine oil, 1 tablespoon jalapeño and chili powder in medium bowl; set aside.2.Bring water and remaining 1 tablespoon jalapeño to a boil in large saucepan. Add orzo. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain. Rinse in cold water; drain.3.Place frozen vegetables in small microwavable dish. Cover and microwave on HIGH 3 minutes or until hot. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.4.Add orzo, vegetables, black beans, onion, cilantro, lime juice and lemon juice to olive oil mixture in bowl. Divide spinach evenly among serving plates. Top with orzo and bean mixture. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size:







Sodium

467 mg







Protein

17 g







Fiber

10 g







Carbohydrate

61 g







Saturated Fat

1 g







Total Fat

9 g







Calories from Fat

20 %







Calories

356









Dietary Exchange:







Fat

1-1/2







Vegetable

2







Starch

3