Cajun Orzo and Bean Skillet
This Cajun Orzo and Bean Skillet is an easy one pot vegan dinner. Filled with veggies, beans, cajun seasonings and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeño diced, optional
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 4-ounce can green chiles
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 1/4 cup orzo dry
- 1 1/2 cups broth or water
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes from a can
- optional toppings*
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers, jalapeño, cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, oregano and pepper. Toss to combine and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring it to a boil, cover, lower heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and give the orzo a stir. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Serve hot with any (or all) of the optional toppings.
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Notes
*Optional toppings:
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Green onion
- Hot sauce
- Fresh tomatoes
- Fresh greens - spinach or arugula
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g