Orzo Bean Stew

Now that Fall is upon us, it's time to start making those one-pot-wonders that just have that warming feel-good effect. This dish exemplifies that. It makes a great lunch or add some ground beef, turkey or pork and serve for dinner.









Ingredients: (serves 2)

-3/4 cup orzo
- 2 cups sauce (see my other sauce recipes)
- 1/4 onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 can dark red kidney beans
1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 fresh basil leaves

To Make:

In a small pot, fill with water and boil. Add salt and cook the orzo until tender. Drain and do not rinse.

In the meantime, saute the onions with the olive oil on medium heat. Add in the frozen peas and cook for about 5 minutes. Season with salt, garlic powder and pepper. Mix together. Next drain and completely rinse off the kidney beans. Add them into the mixture. Next, mix in 2 cups of your favorite sauce. Season lightly with the remaining garlic powder, salt and pepper and add in the crushed red pepper flakes.

Take the cooked orzo and mix into everything. Let this cook for about 5 minutes, covered on medium low heat.

Take a handful of fresh basil and drizzle on top. Serve while hot!