SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP RECIPE

This sweet and sour shrimp is nutritious, low in fat and calories and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Ingredients:

1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag brown rice

8 ounces firm, light tofu

2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided

1/2 pound peeled, large shrimp (approximately 15 to 17 medium-sized shrimp)

1/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic

2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

2 teaspoons canola oil

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 tablespoon ground fresh ginger

1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained

Preparation: Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; set aside. Place tofu between paper towels until barely moist; cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Combine tofu, one tablespoon cornstarch and shrimp. Combine remaining cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and chili paste; set aside. Heat sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture to pan; sauté for three minutes. Place shrimp mixture in a bowl. Heat canola oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, ginger and pineapple to pan; sauté for two minutes. Add shrimp mixture; cook for one minute. Add broth mixture to pan; cook for one minute. Serve over rice. Nutritional Information: Amount per serving Cal Calories from fat: 19 percent Fat: 6.8 g Saturated fat: 1 g Monounsaturated fat: 2.7 g Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3 g Protein: 19.8 g Carbohydrate: 45.4 g Fiber: 4 g Cholesterol: 86 mg Iron: 2.7 mg Sodium: 681 mg Calcium: 89 mg The recipe yields four servings. Serving size is one cup of shrimp and half a cup of rice. Join our site and get a 25% first-time- buyer coupon and then receive a VIP discount every month thereafter