Seasoned Orzo and Black Beans

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a 4 quart saucepan, combine water and pasta. Cook over medium high heat until mixture comes to a full boil, 4 to 6 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Stir in frozen vegetables, cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Cook until vegetables are tender crisp, 2 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain.

Stir in beans, butter or margarine, tarragon, and thyme. Continue cooking until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.