Quinoa Broccoli Shrimp Stir Fry With Plantain Recipe

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Quinoa Broccoli Shrimp Stir Fry With Plantain
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Directions:

  1. Cut the plantain horizontally into 2 halves. Cook the 2 halves in boiling water for 10-15 minutes (until color changes to deeper orange). Alternatively, cook in microwave with no water, for about 7 minutes.
  2. Cut plantain into cubes. Easiest way is to cut the 2 halves long-ways by making a cross cut (just like the plus sign) on each half and then cutting 1 inch slices all the way through.
  3. In a skillet, apply medium heat and spray in just enough cooking spray to cover the bottom of the pan. Add all of the plantain cubes and stir around for 5 minutes or until a bit browned. Remove the plantain (can transfer onto a paper-towel to pat down and get rid of any excess oil).
  4. Place quinoa in a bowl, rinse if needed. Drain well.
  5. In the skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook by stirring for a minute. Add quinoa and cook, stirring for 10 minutes or until golden. Stir in 2 cups of water and add the salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook over medium low heat for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
  6. (Skip this step if using pre-cooked shrimp but make sure to thaw out the shrimp if frozen) Boil shrimp for approximately 3 minutes in microwave, or in boiling water on stove. Do not cook all the way through.
  7. Stir in the broccoli florets, onion and shrimp into the skillet with the quinoa. Season to taste and add the other teaspoon of olive oil. Cook over medium heat for 2-5 minutes
  8. Stir in half of the cooked plantain cubes for 2 minutes along with basil leaves.
  9. Serve the other half of the plantain cubes as a side to the main dish. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 438.34 Kcal (1835 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.82g 26%
Cholesterol 34.31mg 11%
Sodium 1277.41mg 53%
Potassium 648.84mg 14%
Total Carbs 62.02g 21%
Sugars 7.49g 30%
Dietary Fiber 5.78g 23%
Protein 12.47g 25%
Vitamin C 42.5mg 71%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.9 Kcal (582 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.33g 26%
Cholesterol 10.87mg 11%
Sodium 404.77mg 53%
Potassium 205.6mg 14%
Total Carbs 19.65g 21%
Sugars 2.37g 30%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 23%
Protein 3.95g 25%
Vitamin C 13.5mg 71%
Iron 1.1mg 20%
Calcium 23.4mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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