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Enchilada-Style Orzo Tacos

Give Taco Tuesday a new twist with these delicious meatless tacos, cooked in a slow cooker. Try the recipe now!

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, peeled and diced
• 1 to 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 (15 ounces) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 1 (15 ounces) can black beans or pinto beans, no salt added, drained
• 1 (15 ounces) can corn, no salt added
• 1 (10 ounces) can green enchilada sauce
• 1 (4.5 ounces) can green chilis
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
• 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, cooked
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (colby jack)
• Chopped cilantro
• Corn or whole wheat tortillas, optional

Instructions

1. Combine the ingredients from onion through yogurt in a crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 hours.
2. Add orzo pasta.
3. Serve with or without tortilla.
4. Top with cheese and cilantro.
5. Serves 4 to 5 people.