The aroma of this dish will attract your family to the table. Serve the colorful entrée over rice—perhaps topped with a dollop of fat-free sour cream—so you can enjoy every bit of the sauce.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, 1 1/4 cups per serving

　　1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

　　3 cups frozen red, yellow, and green bell pepper strips or 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 medium yellow bell pepper, and 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips

　　2 medium yellow or white onions (Spanish preferred), each cut into eighths

　　1 teaspoon bottled chopped garlic or 2 medium garlic cloves, chopped

　　8 ounces raw medium shrimp, peeled, rinsed and patted dry

　　1/4 cup lime juice

　　1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro

　　1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

　　

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the bell peppers, onions, and garlic for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

　　

Step 2

Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink, stirring frequently.

　　

nutrition information

Step 3

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 4

Calories: 135

　　

Step 5

Total Fat: 5.0g

　　

Step 6

Saturated: 1.0g

　　

Step 7

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 8

Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

　　

Step 9

Monounsaturated: 3.5g

　　

Step 10

Cholesterol: 84mg

　　

Step 11

Sodium: 105mg

　　

Step 12

Carbohydrates: 12g

　　

Step 13

Fiber: 2g

　　

Step 14

Sugars: 8g

　　

Step 15

Protein: 10g

　　

Step 16

Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 17

2 Vegetable

　　

Step 18

1 1/2 Lean Meat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals