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Fantastic Feta Shrimp and Basmati Rice

Here's a one-pot meal that is chock full of flavor. A trifecta of great taste, it incorporates basmati rice, shrimp and feta cheese to make for a mouthwatering offering. There is more than a grain of goodness to this dish.
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Course Healthy Main Dishes
Cuisine Heart Healthy
Servings 4 servings
Calories 2151 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 14 floz water
  • 1 cup(s) basmati rice
  • 1 cup(s) onions, chopped
  • 3/4 cup(s) apple juice
  • 4 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar
  • 2 cup(s) tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon(s) cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon(s) marjoram
  • 1/3 tablespoon(s) dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika
  • 1 dash(es) salt
  • 16 ounce(s) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounce(s) reduced fat feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoon(s) basil

Instructions
 

  • Fill a medium saucepan with 1 3/4 cups water and bring to a boil.
  • Add the rice, stir and bring back to a full boil.
  • Turn heat to low and cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, use a large nonstick skillet to saute onions, apple juice, white wine vinegar over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, cilantro, marjoram, dill weed, paprika and salt and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Stir in feta cheese and cook for about 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Serve over top of the cooked rice and garnish with basil.
  • saute.

Nutrition

Calories: 2151kcalCarbohydrates: 265.55gProtein: 173.29gFat: 42.93gSaturated Fat: 23.53gCholesterol: 1039.83mgSodium: 7779.36mgFiber: 9.92gSugar: 89.81g
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