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This Cajun Orzo and Bean Skillet is an easy one pot vegan dinner. Filled with veggies, beans, cajun seasonings and orzo pasta | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #skilletdinner #onepotdinner

Cajun Orzo and Bean Skillet

Servings: 5
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
This Cajun Orzo and Bean Skillet is an easy one pot vegan dinner. Filled with veggies, beans, cajun seasonings and orzo pasta.
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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
Calories: 353kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 406mg, Potassium: 812mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 7g, Iron: 5mg
Cuisine: American
Course: lunch, Main Course
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