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Caribbean Shrimp & Rice Bowl

Name: Caribbean Shrimp & Rice Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted; 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 medium mango, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup salsa; 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 green onions, sliced; Lime wedges, optional

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Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

I had a similar rice bowl on vacation and re-created this lighter version at home. It takes me back to the islands every time I make it. Try grilling the shrimp for more beachy flavor. —Lauren Katz, Ashburn, Virginia

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Ingredients

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup salsa
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 green onions, sliced
Lime wedges, optional

Directions

For avocado cream, mash avocado with sour cream and salt until smooth. In a small saucepan, combine beans, pineapple, mango and salsa; heat through, stirring occasionally. Prepare rice according to package directions.
Toss shrimp with jerk seasoning. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes.
Divide rice and bean mixture among 4 bowls. Top with shrimp and green onions. Serve with avocado cream and, if desired, lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 498 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 9g fiber), 29g protein.

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