Mediterranean Shrimp Quinoa Bowl

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 8 min 1
Mediterranean Shrimp Quinoa Bowl
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Ingredients


1/4 cup Quinoa, uncooked
114 gm Shrimp, cooked, frozen
1 spray (about 1/3 second) Olive oil cooking spray
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Oregano, dried
1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup Cucumber (diced)
1/4 cup, crumbled Feta cheese, low fat
1/4 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
1 tsp Lemon juice (optional)
1 pinch Kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions


Instructions

  • Cook 1/2 cup of quinoa according to package instructions.
  • Spray olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 8-10 peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet.
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano over the shrimp.
  • Cook the shrimp, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, feta, and sliced Kalamata olives.
  • Place the cooked shrimp on top of the quinoa mixture.
  • Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 438
Calories from fat 140
Calories from saturated fat 64
Total Fat 15.6 g
Saturated Fat 7.1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.7 g
Cholesterol 256 mg
Sodium 1553 mg
Potassium 813 mg
Total Carbohydrate 40 g
Dietary Fiber 6.6 g
Sugars 8.7 g
Protein 37 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 2.1
Meat 1.5
Milk Alternative 0.8
Vegetables 2.4

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Lunch
Main




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