Shrimp and Vegetable Pasta
Jan 5, 2015
Shrimp and Vegetable Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 box shrimp skewers Compliments Balance chili Lime
- 1 cup green beans trimmed
- 1 pkg spaghetti whole wheat
- 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1 cup red onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cup red peppers sliced
- 1 1/2 cup yellow peppers sliced
- 1 1/2 cup green peppers sliced
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup basil fresh, lightly packed, torn
- 4 wedges lime
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp according to package directions.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook beans until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove to colander and rinse with cold water until cool. Set aside.
- Add pasta to boiling water and cook until tender but firm, about 10 minutes. Drain, set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and hot pepper flakes and sauté until onions are tender, about 2 minutes.
- Add the peppers and the beans and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and lime juice with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of water, cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add basil and remaining olive oil, toss.
- Serve in bowls topped with shrimp skewers and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 170mgFiber: 11g
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