[[!meta title="Red Beans and Orzo"]]

Adapted from Better Homes and Garden

2400 cal/recipe

## Ingredients

+ 1 med onion, diced
+ 1 tbsp butter
+ 28 oz vegetable broth
+ 1 1/2 c dried orzo pasta
+ 1 1/2 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
+ Rounded 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
+ 2 tsp salt
+ 15-oz can red beans, drained and rinsed
+ 15-oz can diced tomatoes, drained
+ 1/2 c chopped green olives
+ 4-oz can sliced mushrooms, drained
+ 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
+ 1/3 c thick-grate parmesan cheese
 

## Directions

+ Saute onion in butter on medium heat until halfway cooked. 
+ Add broth to pot and bring to boil. 
+ Stir in orzo, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and salt. 
+ Reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, stirring frequently for about 12 minutes until orzo is al dente. 
+ Remove from heat. 
+ Stir in beans, tomatoes, olives, and parsley. 
+ Dish out and top with parmesan. 

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