Santa Fe Shrimp and Rice

Serves 4
3 Member Ratings
Diabetic Friendly/Sugar Free

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Ingredients

1 cup Carolina® Brown Rice (Whole Grain)
1 tsp tumeric
1 cup black beans, cooked
1 small poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 lemon, zest and juice
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tsps chili powder
1 tsp vegetable oil
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Directions

Prepare rice as per package directions, adding tumeric to water.
 
In a medium bowl combine beans, peppers and lemon zest and juice.  Set aside.  Sprinkle shrimp with chili powder and toss to coat evenly.  Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.  Sauté shrimp 3 minutes or until opaque in center.  Add reserved bean mixture and cook 2 more minutes, or until shrimp are done and mixture is heated through.  Serve over rice.

Nutritional Info

Calories: 280 /serving

Total fat: 4 g

Sat. fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 85 mg

Sodium: 330 mg

Carbohydrates: 46 g

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 19 g

Sugars: 2 g