Healthy Vegetable Recipes

Ingredients:

1 lb mostaccioli or ziti or other mediu, m, pasta shape, un
2 tsp vegetable oil, divided
12 oz frozen small shrimp, thawed
3 medium carrots thinly sliced on diagonal
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1 lb asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-in
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, warm
1 teaspoon vegetable oil over high heat in a large non-stick wok or
skillet. Stir-fry the shrimp until firm, opaque and lightly browned, about
3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add the remaining teaspoon of vegetable
oil to the pan and stir-fry the carrots for 2 minutes. Add the asparagus
and scallions and stir-fry for another 3 to 4 minutes, until asparagus is
tender-crisp.

When pasta is done, drain it well. Add pasta, shrimp and orange juice to
skillet and toss until hot, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and
pepper and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

Each serving provides: 349 Calories; 27.2 g Protein; 51.1 g Carbohydrates;
4.4 g Fat; 166 mg Cholesterol; 217 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 9%

Servings: 4