Flavored with curry, cumin and lime, this one-dish meal with shrimp is a fun twist on traditional rice pilaf.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time55 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Servings: 4
Calories: 214
Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
2teaspoonsvegetable oil
1smallred bell pepper, chopped
1cupchopped onion
1cuplong-grain brown rice (uncooked)
1-½tablespoonsmild curry powder
1teaspoonground cumin
2-½cupsreduced-sodium ready-to-use vegetable, or chicken, broth
8ouncesfully cooked peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1cupfrozen petite peas, thawed
¾cuppacked fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2tablespoonsfresh squeezed lime juice
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Stir in the red pepper and onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Add the rice, curry powder and cumin and continue stirring for 1 minute.
Stir in the broth and bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to low heat, cover skillet and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, just until liquid is absorbed.
Add the shrimp, peas, cilantro and lime juice and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until heated through.
Divide evenly among 4 plates or bowls and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
As noted by Camilla in the recipes headnotes, "This Indian-spiced riff on traditional rice pilaf gets multiple layers of texture (shrimp, peas, peppers and rice) and flavor (curry powder, cumin, lime and cilantro) without any fussy steps or fancy ingredients."Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.7*SmartPoints (Green plan)6*SmartPoints (Blue plan)2*SmartPoints (Purple plan)5*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
One-Dish Curried Rice and Shrimp Pilau (Pilaf)
Amount Per Serving (1 /4th recipe)
Calories 214Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 6g24%
Protein 17g34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.