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01-31-2012, 12:20 AM
Seafood Quinoa Jambalaya

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Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

1 tbsp xtra virgin olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1/2 red & green bell pepper, diced
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 chicken sausage, sliced in 10 rounds
1/2 cup whole wheat dry quinoa
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (precooked)
1 green onion, sliced thinly
1/2 tsp salt substitute and black pepper to taste

Directions
1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.Add onion, zucchini, bell pepper,garlic, salt,black pepper & sausage to skillet and sautee for about 5 minutes.

3. Add quinoa (don't bother pre rinsing too messy) and toss to coat about 2 minutes. Add broth & tomatoes & bring to a boil, then reduce heat & simmer covered for 13 - 15 minutes. (If using fresh shrimp simmer 10 minutes.)

4. Add the shrimp and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for another 2-5 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through. (If using fresh shrimp simmer 5-10 minutes until opaque.)

Nutritional Info
Amount Per Serving

Calories: 428
Total Fat: 12 g
Cholesterol: 203 mg
Sodium: 757 mg
Total Carbs: 40 g
Dietary Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 40 g