# Toasted Taco Orzo

This recipe is for a one-pot toasted taco orzo, perfect for when you are hungry, tired, or busy.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Add olive oil, orzo, and garlic to a medium pot and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes.
2. Add tomato paste and taco seasoning, and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute.
3. Add kale, drained beans, and broth.
4. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer.
5. Taste and season with salt as needed.
6. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally as needed, about 15 minutes.
7. Stir in the butter.
8. Serve with sour cream and 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yvXVAT/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d85cd3b5-1232-420b-b747-bc84ab965a1c
- Extracted: 2026-01-04

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