Toasted Taco Orzo

30 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil, orzo, and garlic to a medium pot and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2Add olive oil, orzo, and garlic to a medium pot and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add olive oil, orzo, and garlic to a medium pot and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4Add tomato paste and taco seasoning, and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute.
  5. 5Add tomato paste and taco seasoning, and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute.
  6. 6Add tomato paste and taco seasoning, and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute.
  7. 7Add kale, drained beans, and broth.
  8. 8Add kale, drained beans, and broth.
  9. 9Add kale, drained beans, and broth.
  10. 10Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer.
  11. 11Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer.
  12. 12Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer.
  13. 13Taste and season with salt as needed.
  14. 14Taste and season with salt as needed.
  15. 15Taste and season with salt as needed.
  16. 16Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally as needed, about 15 minutes.
  17. 17Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally as needed, about 15 minutes.
  18. 18Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally as needed, about 15 minutes.
  19. 19Stir in the butter.
  20. 20Stir in the butter.
  21. 21Stir in the butter.
  22. 22Serve with sour cream and hot sauce.
  23. 23Serve with sour cream and hot sauce.
  24. 24Serve with sour cream and hot sauce.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup dried orzo
  • 1 cup dried orzo
  • 1 cup dried orzo
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 bag (10 to 16 ounce) frozen chopped kale
  • 1 bag (10 to 16 ounce) frozen chopped kale
  • 1 bag (10 to 16 ounce) frozen chopped kale
  • 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons bouillon
  • 2 teaspoons bouillon
  • 2 teaspoons bouillon
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups water
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • sour cream
  • sour cream
  • sour cream
  • hot sauce
  • hot sauce
  • hot sauce

Equipment

pot

Tips

  • Toasting the orzo adds nutty flavor and deactivates starches to prevent a gluey texture.
  • If you don't have taco seasoning, use cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and chili for a similar vibe.
  • If you don't have broth, use water and bouillon.