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I thought I would share a super low calorie meal that I found online and tried it out today and I felt the need to share this with you all as it was simply delicious! I did change a few bits of the recipe as this is what worked for me (note, I added lemon juice, garlic and used raw shrimp - they have no caloric difference in the end result).

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Serving size: 2½ cups

Ingredients

Optional*:
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 oz dry quinoa
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth/stock
  • 2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise + quartered
  • 2 summer squash, halved lengthwise + quartered
  • 6 cups spring mix (leafy greens)
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 cups tomatoes, diced
  • 4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Using mesh food strainer, rinse quinoa with cold Water. In a saucepan, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add quinoa and toast 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until golden brown.
  2. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, until quinoa is tender and liquid has been absorbed. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and set aside - keep it covered.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil on medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic and cook until shrimp changes in color to pink. Remove shrimp and place aside.
  4. Place skillet back on the heat and add zucchini and squash, saute until slightly tender, about 6-8 minutes. Add the squash mixture to the bowl of cooked quinoa.
  5. Add spring mix, cooked shrimp, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss until well combined.
  6. Plate 2½ cups of salad and sprinkle with 2 Tbsp of crumbled feta.
  7. Note: This salad is delicious served warm OR chilled. Additionally, feel free to swap the shrimp for chicken.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving: 2½ cups

Calories: 334

Calories from fat: 50

Protein: 22g

Fat: 12g

Saturated Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 91mg

Sodium: 930mg

Carbohydrates: 36g

Fiber: 7g

Sugar 13g

Calcium: 7mg

Iron: 18mg

Edited by VSGmary

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