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SHRIMP PITA
Ingredients
3/4 olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 medium onions, chopped, divided
2 cloves, minced, divided
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium-size red or green bell pepper, julienned
4 cups fresh spinach leaves, stems removed and torn
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pieces pita bead (6 inches), each cut in half
Directions
Combine oil, vinegar, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 clove garlic and
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning in large bowl. Add shrimp; stir until
well coated. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Thouroughly
drain shrimp; discard marinade. Heat large skillet over medium-high
heat until hot. Add shrimp, remaining onion, bell peppers, spinach
and remaining 1 clove garlic; saute 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp
is no longer pink and spinach is wilted. Add rice, remaining 1 teaspoon
Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes
or until flavors are well blended. To serve, fill each pita with
1/2 to 3/4 cup rice.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition
Each serving provides 296 calories, 14 grams protein, 6 grams fat,
47 grams carbohydrate, 6 grams dietary fiber, 61 milligrams cholesterol
and 677 milligrams sodium.
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