Orzo with Green Beans and Walnuts

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Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson

Serves 8 people

Categories: Pasta- Pasta Sauce- Pizza- Flatbread

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 (12 oz.) pkg. ready-to-cook green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 tsp. red curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips

Directions

  1. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain well.
  2. Microwave green beans 4 minutes on 100 percent power. Let stand 2 minutes and drain.
  3. In a large bowl, mix vinegar, oil, honey, curry powder, garlic powder and salt. Add orzo, green beans, walnuts and bell pepper strips; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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