The Shred may be over, but your fitness journey has just begun.  Strive everyday to eat whole grains, healthy fats, lean protein and plenty of fruits and vegetables to keep your diet colorful. Without further ado, I bring to you, Brown Rice Pilaf with Shrimp and Wilted Radicchio!!  

Brown Rice Pilaf with Shrimp and Wilted Radicchiofood for fitness, pilaf, brown rice, healthy, shrimp

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 leek, white and light green parts only, sliced

  • Salt and ground black pepper

  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice

  • 1 cup water or broth

  • 8 ounces bottled clam juice (or water)

  • 1/2 pound farm-raised raw peeled shrimp, sauteed or grilled

  • 1 head radicchio, cored and roughly chopped

  • 1/4 cup total chopped fresh parsley and tarragon

Method

In a medium saucepot, sauté leeks and salt and pepper in warmed oil over medium-high heat, stirring often, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in rice, water or broth and clam juice and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is completely absorbed, about 45 minutes. Remove covered pot from heat and let sit 10 minutes; uncover and fluff with fork. Transfer to large bowl, add shrimp, radicchio and herbs and toss to combine.

Nutritional Info: 

PER SERVING: 270 calories (40 from fat), 4.5g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 85mg cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 17g protein