Shrimp and Quinoa Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger root
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 lime, juiced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped italian flat leaf parsley

Directions:

In a large pot, bring the water to a boil, and stir in the quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside 10 minutes, or until all liquid has been absorbed.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and green bell pepper until tender. Mix in the mushrooms, asparagus, raisins, and ginger, and continue cooking until asparagus is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the shrimp, and cook 5 minutes, or until opaque.
In a large bowl, mix the quinoa with the lime juice and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss with the skillet mixture and parsley to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	690.66 Kcal (2892 kJ)
Calories from fat	343.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.18g	59%
Cholesterol	65.76mg	22%
Sodium	1308.32mg	55%
Potassium	606.77mg	13%
Total Carbs	74.2g	25%
Sugars	8.83g	35%
Dietary Fiber	6.58g	26%
Protein	16.77g	34%
Vitamin C	33.6mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	11mg	61%
Calcium	96.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	184.89 Kcal (774 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.22g	59%
Cholesterol	17.6mg	22%
Sodium	350.23mg	55%
Potassium	162.43mg	13%
Total Carbs	19.86g	25%
Sugars	2.36g	35%
Dietary Fiber	1.76g	26%
Protein	4.49g	34%
Vitamin C	9mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	2.9mg	61%
Calcium	25.8mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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