One Pan Orzo with Shrimp and Broccoli

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 20 min 4
One Pan Orzo with Shrimp and Broccoli
Health Highlights

Ingredients


2 tbsp Avocado oil (or rendered bacon fat)
1/2 medium White onion (diced)
1 cup Orzo, dry ((for gluten-free/AIP use 1 box of Jovial cassava orzo))
454 gm Broccolini, baby broccoli
2 cup Chicken broth (stock)
1 tsp, leaves Thyme, dried
1 tsp Garlic powder
454 gm shrimp (wild; peeled, deveined and tails removed)
1 cup Baby spinach (fresh or frozen)
2 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions


  1. Warm oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion to skillet and cook for 2 minutes, until onion starts to become translucent.  Add dry orzo and broccoli. Stir to combine, cooking for 2-3 more minutes until broccoli softens and orzo is slightly browned.
  3. Add chicken broth, dried thyme and garlic powder. Stir and reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add a little water if liquid evaporates too quickly before orzo is fully cooked and soft. 
  4. Add shrimp, lemon juice and frozen spinach.  Stir and cook for another 5 minutes or until shrimp is fully cooked. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 254
Calories from fat 76
Calories from saturated fat 10.4
Total Fat 8.4 g
Saturated Fat 1.2 g
Trans Fat 0
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.4 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 59 mg
Potassium 566 mg
Total Carbohydrate 37 g
Dietary Fiber 7.1 g
Sugars 4.0 g
Protein 11.4 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.3
Vegetables 1.6

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Lunch
Main




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