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Shrimp, Quinoa & Veggie Bowl
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Make a delicious, filling shrimp quinoa veggie bowl, an all-in-one meal with cajun seasoned shrimp, fluffy quinoa, Swiss chard, onions, and peppers.

Category: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: shrimp quinoa veggie bowl
Servings: 3 servings
Calories Per Serving: 230 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For quinoa:
  • 1/2 cup quinoa , rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 large chicken bouillon cube (optional, but helps to add flavor to quinoa)
For veggies:
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cup bell peppers , chopped (I used red, orange and green for COLOR!)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion (brown onion)
  • 2 cups Swiss Chard , separated (chop stems & set aside) (chop leaves & set aside)
For shrimp:
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound medium shrimp (shelled and de-veined)
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
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Instructions
  1. Rinse, then drain quinoa. Cook, according to package directions, adding chicken bouillon to the cooking water for flavor, if desired. When done, set aside and keep warm.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in skillet on medium heat. Add chopped onion, Swiss Chard STEMS, and bell peppers. Cook 2-3 minutes until stems have softened. Add chopped Swiss Chard LEAVES, and cook for an additional minute or until leaves have wilted and are cooked through (leaves will cook quickly). Add veggies to quinoa and keep warm.
  3. Sprinkle shrimp with Cajun spice and dried parsley flakes. Toss to coat shrimp with spices. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in skillet. When hot, add shrimp. Cook shrimp on medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and fully cooked through.
  4. Mix veggies and quinoa together. Reheat in microwave, if necessary. Place hot quinoa/veggie mixture into individual serving bowls. Top with shrimp. Serve hot... and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp, Quinoa & Veggie Bowl
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 230 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Cholesterol 190mg63%
Sodium 965mg42%
Potassium 424mg12%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 2965IU59%
Vitamin C 58.8mg71%
Calcium 135mg14%
Iron 3.6mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.