(Family Features) Putting dinner on the table quickly seems to be a goal more often than not, particularly in today’s sped-up world. However, spending less time cooking doesn’t have to mean sacrificing nutrition or taste.
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Packed in single-serve portions, you can eat right out of the BPA-free cup or serve the whole grains as the base of this speedy Sweet Chili Shrimp with Quinoa mixed with succulent shrimp, umami-like flavors from sweet chili sauce and the satisfying flavor and crunch of green onions and chopped peanuts. A delicious dish that’s filling without the fuss, this recipe is ready in less than 5 minutes to save time without relying on takeout.
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Sweet Chili Shrimp with Quinoa
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
1 Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa Cup
4 ounces (1/2 cup) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup frozen Asian-style mixed vegetables, thawed
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
Heat rice and quinoa cup according to package directions. In small, microwave-safe bowl, combine shrimp and vegetables. Microwave on high 30 seconds.
Stir in sweet chili sauce. Blend well.
Serve shrimp mixture over rice topped with green onions and peanuts.
Source: Minute Rice
