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Shrimp, Lemon, and Spinach Whole-Grain Pasta Salad Recipe

Shrimp, Lemon, and Spinach Whole-Grain Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 oz whole wheat rotini or 12 oz rotelle pasta or 12 oz fusilli
1 lb peeled deveined shrimp, tails removed (30 to 35)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 tsp salt (taste and season slowly)
1/2 tsp red chili pepper flakes
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed ( garbanzos)
1 1/4 cups strained low-fat greek yogurt
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest

Directions:

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes or according to package instructions.
Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion, garlic, 3/4 teaspoons salt, chile flakes, and cumin; marinate at room temperature 10 minutes.
Preheat a medium frying pan over medium heat, then add shrimp and marinade.
Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are pink and firm, 3 to 4 minutes.
In a large bowl, toss together pasta, shrimp mixture, spinach, chickpeas, yogurt, mint, lemon juice, remaining oil, and lemon zest.
Season to taste with salt.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	351.74 Kcal (1473 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.97g	23%
Cholesterol	27.78mg	9%
Sodium	717.23mg	30%
Potassium	184.78mg	4%
Total Carbs	42.99g	14%
Sugars	2.82g	11%
Dietary Fiber	5g	20%
Protein	11.56g	23%
Vitamin C	6.7mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	49.3mg	274%
Calcium	79.6mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	236.92 Kcal (992 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.08g	23%
Cholesterol	18.71mg	9%
Sodium	483.1mg	30%
Potassium	124.47mg	4%
Total Carbs	28.96g	14%
Sugars	1.9g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.37g	20%
Protein	7.79g	23%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	13%
Iron	33.2mg	274%
Calcium	53.6mg	8%

* 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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