PERUVIAN SHRIMP AND ALMOND PAELLA

Peruvian Shrimp and Almond Paella image

Yes, it is possible to make a Peruvian-style paella with shrimp, veggies and almonds that also happens to be a Healthy Living recipe. (Try it tonight!)

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (14 oz.) fat-free chicken broth
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) cleaned shrimp, cooked
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, minced
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

Place broth and vegetables in large skillet. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Add rice, shrimp, garlic and peppers; mix well. Cover. Reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in almonds and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g