Quinoa with Shrimp and Vegetables
This one-dish shrimp quinoa combines fluffy quinoa with tender shrimp, crisp asparagus, red bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Raisins add a subtle sweetness, while fresh ginger and lemon juice brighten the stir-fry-like mixture. Serve it as a balanced weeknight meal when you want something colorful, hearty, and easy to bring together.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa with Shrimp and Vegetables, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat; let quinoa absorb remaining liquid.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus, mushrooms, raisins, and ginger; cook until asparagus is tender. Stir in shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink and centers are no longer translucent.
- 3
Stir lemon juice into quinoa; toss quinoa with shrimp and vegetable mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 466.43 kcal High 23%
- Protein 38.88 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 51.98 g 19%
- Total Fat 12.17 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.24 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 280.26 mg High 93%
- Sodium 499.44 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 7.78 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 8.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 144.93 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 5.95 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 605.18 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 38.65 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 54.47 mg Good Source 61%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa with Shrimp and Vegetables is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 466.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa with Shrimp and Vegetables made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa with Shrimp and Vegetables?
- About 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 466.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa with Shrimp and Vegetables easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Quinoa with Shrimp and Vegetables healthy?
- Quinoa with Shrimp and Vegetables has an easyChef Pro health score of 63/100. Per serving, it provides 466.43 calories and 38.88 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 499.44 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.24 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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