Mexican Shrimp Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (6 7/8 oz) package spanish rice , with vermicelli mix
2 tbsp margarine
2 1/4 cups water
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained )
3/4 lb large shrimp
2 medium zucchini
1/2 cup whole kernel corn
2 tbsp sliced black olives
2 tbsp crushed tortilla chips
2 tbsp chopped green onions
1/2 cup picante sauce

Directions:

Peel and devein the shrimp. Chop the zucchini.
In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine rice mix (without seasoning packet) and margarine. Microwave, uncovered, 1 minute; stir. Microwave 2-3 more minutes, until vermicelli is golden.
Stir in the seasoning packet, water, and tomatoes with their liquid. Cover and microwave 19-20 minutes, until rice is tender.
Place shrimp, zucchini, corn, and olives on top of rice. Cover and microwave 4 minutes, until shrimp is opaque. Stir, cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
Garnish each serving with crushed chips, green onions, and picante sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	408.19 Kcal (1709 kJ)
Calories from fat	227.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.32g	39%
Cholesterol	51.37mg	17%
Sodium	1222.99mg	51%
Potassium	206.51mg	4%
Total Carbs	36.31g	12%
Sugars	1.25g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.52g	10%
Protein	9.67g	19%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	56mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.62 Kcal (551 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.16g	39%
Cholesterol	16.57mg	17%
Sodium	394.36mg	51%
Potassium	66.59mg	4%
Total Carbs	11.71g	12%
Sugars	0.4g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	10%
Protein	3.12g	19%
Vitamin C	2mg	11%
Iron	1.3mg	22%
Calcium	18.1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

9.8

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
sugar free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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