garlic pasta with shrimp & vegetables. diabetic
A garlicky, Middle Eastern-inspired yogurt sauce with pasta, shrimp, asparagus, peas and red bell pepper make a satisfying summer meal. Try it with slices of cucumber and tomato tossed with lemon juice and olive oil.
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yield
serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For garlic pasta with shrimp & vegetables. diabetic
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6 ozwhole-wheat spaghetti
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12 ozpeeled and deveined raw shrimp, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 bunchasparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced
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1 lgred bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 cfresh or frozen peas
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3 clovegarlic, chopped
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1/4 tspkosher salt
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1 1/2 cnonfat plain yogurt
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1/4 cchopped flat-leaf parsley
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3 Tbsplemon juice
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1 Tbspolive oil, light
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1/2 tspfreshly ground pepper
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1/4 ctoasted pine nuts (see tip; optional)
How To Make garlic pasta with shrimp & vegetables. diabetic
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1Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook 2 minutes less than package directions. Add shrimp, asparagus, bell pepper and peas and cook until the pasta is tender and the shrimp are cooked, 2 to 4 minutes more. Drain well.
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2Mash garlic and salt in a large bowl until a paste forms. Whisk in yogurt, parsley, lemon juice, oil and pepper. Add the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts (if using).
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3Tip: To toast pine nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.
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