Orzo Taco Bowl

Name: Orzo Taco Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pkg (454 G) Catelli® Orzo Pasta; 2 (30 ml) tbsp Olive oil; 1 (500 g) lb Lean ground beef; 1 Onion, chopped; 2 Cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 mL) tbsp taco seasoning; 1 (250 mL) cup tomato salsa; 1/4 (60 mL) cup Lime juice; 1 (540 mL) can Black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (250 mL) cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 (250 mL) cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted and sliced; 1/2 (125 mL) cup crushed tortilla chips; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 (60 mL) cup chopped cilantro

Loaded with festive Tex-Mex flavours, this pasta taco bowl makes a hearty and satisfying lunch. It’s a great grab-and-go meal option that can be served warm or cold

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Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

10 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Catelli Classic Orzo

Ingredients

4 servings

1 pkg (454 G) Catelli^® Orzo Pasta

2 (30 ml) tbspOlive oil

1 (500 g) lbLean ground beef

1Onion, chopped

2Cloves garlic, minced

1 (15 mL) tbsptaco seasoning

1 (250 mL) cuptomato salsa

1/4 (60 mL) cupLime juice

1 (540 mL) canBlack beans, drained and rinsed

1 (250 mL) cupshredded Cheddar cheese

1 (250 mL) cuphalved cherry tomatoes

1ripe avocado, halved, pitted and sliced

1/2 (125 mL) cupcrushed tortilla chips

2green onions, thinly sliced

1/4 (60 mL) cupchopped cilantro

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cook orzo according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/4 cup (60 mL) cooking liquid.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook ground beef, onion, garlic and taco seasoning for 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is cooked through.

Step 3

Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid to skillet; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until well coated. Stir in salsa and lime juice.

Step 4

Divide among bowls. Top with beans, cheese, cherry tomatoes and avocado. Sprinkle with tortilla chips and green onions. Garnish with cilantro.