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Healthy Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Bowl

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A refreshing and nutritious quinoa bowl topped with grilled shrimp and garden-fresh vegetables, celebrating summer flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • 1 lime, juiced

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil.
  2. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
  4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Place marinated shrimp on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  6. In a serving bowl, add halved cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and sliced avocado.
  7. Once shrimp are done, place them on top of the quinoa in a large serving bowl and add the vibrant veggies.
  8. Squeeze lime juice over the bowl and toss to combine all ingredients.

Notes

Rinse the quinoa before cooking to remove bitter saponin and avoid overcooking the shrimp.

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