Shrimp Avocado Quinoa Bowls
User Reviews
4.8
78 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 bowls
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Calories
520 kcal
Shrimp Avocado Quinoa Bowls
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This recipe makes two large bowls for 2 people. Please double or triple as needed.
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Ingredients
- 1 avocado pitted and sliced
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce or your favorite greens
- 1/2 cup tomato diced
- 1/4 cup onion diced (optional)
- Lime for dressing
- For the quinoa
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa any variety white or golden, red, or black
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Shrimp
- 1/2 pound Shrimp shelled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 clove garlic crushed (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon EACH salt, onion powder, thyme, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- To cook quinoa: Start by boiling water for the quinoa. Bring 1 cup of water to boil in a large saucepan. Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain well. Stir in salt and quinoa. Lower heat and cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- To Cook the shrimp: While the quinoa is cooking, In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic, oil, and spices. Heat a large heavy-duty non-stick pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Once the pan is hot, coat the pan with a light drizzle of oil (if using a non-stick pan) and cook the shrimp in batches for 2 minutes per side or until charred and cooked through. Do not over-crowd the pan.
- Divide lettuce (or greens) into two large serving bowls. Top each bowl with half the quinoa, shrimp, avocado, tomato, and onion. Drizzle with lime, sour cream, or your favorite dressing or try our healthy avocado dressing!
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bowl
Calories
520kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
285mg
(95%)
Sodium
533mg
(22%)
Potassium
1073mg
(31%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
5045IU
(101%)
Vitamin C
23.6mg
(26%)
Calcium
212mg
(21%)
Iron
5.7mg
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 520kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 533mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1073mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5045IU | 101% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 212mg | 21% |
| Iron | 5.7mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
78 reviews
Excellent
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