Healthy and Delicious Shrimp and Quinoa

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

1 lb. wild caught frozen shrimp

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped

1 cup sliced button mushrooms (or add your favorite)

2 cups broccoli florets

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

¼ cup sea salt or I use pink salt, which is much better for you

¼ tsp. pepper

¼ tsp. garlic powder

1. Cook quinoa according to instructions. Set aside.
2. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in large skillet.
3. Add broccoli and carrots, and cook about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add bell pepper and mushrooms, and cook another 3 minutes.
5. Add shrimp, basil and seasonings.  Cook for about 4-5 minutes.
6. Stir in cooked quinoa.  Drizzle with remaining olive oil.  Ready to serve.

** You can use any variety of vegetables you like.  Change the flavor with seasonings like oregano, rosemary or crushed chili peppers for added spice.

Nutrition Info:

Per serving:  330 calories, 12 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 25 g protein,

28 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 400 mg sodium