Warm Orzo and Black Bean Salad With Smoked Turkey

Name: Warm Orzo and Black Bean Salad With Smoked Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces chopped ready-cut (1 2/3 cups); 1 clove garlic; 3 teaspoons olive oil; 16 ounces whole red, green and yellow peppers or 14 ounces chopped ready-cut (4 cups); 1/2 cup dry sherry; 1/2 cup frozen corn; 1 cup uncooked pasta, preferably orzo; 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 9 ounces smoked turkey breast

Servings: persons

8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces chopped ready-cut (1 2/3 cups)
1 clove garlic
3 teaspoons olive oil
16 ounces whole red, green and yellow peppers or 14 ounces chopped ready-cut (4 cups)
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 cup uncooked pasta, preferably orzo
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
9 ounces smoked turkey breast

1
Bring water for pasta to a boil.
2
Chop whole onion and garlic, and saute in one teaspoon of very hot oil in nonstick pan.
3
Wash, trim, seed and chop whole peppers; add to onions as they cook, and when onion begins to soften, add the sherry, reduce heat and continue cooking until peppers are soft.
4
About two minutes before the peppers are ready, stir in the corn and cook just to heat through.
5
Meanwhile, drain the beans and rinse thoroughly.
6
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
7
Whisk the rest of the oil and the vinegar with the cumin, hot red pepper flakes and turmeric in a bowl large enough to hold all the ingredients.
8
Cut the turkey into small pieces, and add to the bowl along with the vegetables and beans.
9
When the pasta is cooked, drain and add to the bowl.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces chopped ready-cut (1 2/3 cups), 1 clove garlic, 3 teaspoons olive oil, 16 ounces whole red, green and yellow peppers or 14 ounces chopped ready-cut (4 cups), and more.

Yes, Warm Orzo and Black Bean Salad With Smoked Turkey falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!