Shrimp, Bell pepper, and Quinoa bowl

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, any brand or color1 T olive oil2 large bell peppers, chopped1 clove garlic1/2 ounces shrimp, any sizeLemon wedgeBlack pepperShredded cheese to taste
Directions
Boil 1 1/4 cups of water. Add quinoa, turn temperature down to low, and let it go for about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, add olive oil to frying pan and heat to medium. Add bell peppers and cook until tender. Reduce heat and add garlic. Let it cook only until it gets aromatic. Add shrimp and cook until any liquid evaporates. Chop fresh parsley and add it to the pan, along with the juice from the lemon and black pepper to taste.

Serve over the quinoa and top with cheese if desired.

Serving Size: Makes 2 1.5 cup servings

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 630.0
  • Total Fat: 16.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 19.3 mg
  • Sodium: 113.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 99.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12.4 g
  • Protein: 24.3 g

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