Shrimp and Artichoke Linguine

INGREDIENTS

1 package GF pasta noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove crushed garlic
1 pound large shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 1/4 cups frozen artichoke hearts
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


DIRECTIONS
Cook pasta according to specific package directions.

While pasta is cooking, saute onion and garlic in oil for about 5 minutes. Remove to bowl. Add shrimp to remaining drippings, and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in artichoke hearts, wine, lemon juice, lemon peel, salt, pepper, and cooked onion. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 4 to 5 minutes. Toss with pasta and parsley. Serve immediately.

Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas

30 minutes

INGREDIENTS
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguini pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili oil
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound sugar snap pea pods
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil


DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.

Heat the olive oil and chili oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Mix in the shrimp, pea pods, and garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes, until shrimp are almost opaque. Remove from heat, and set aside.

Pour the wine into the wok, and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by 1/3. Return shrimp, peas, and garlic to the wok, and stir in the reserved pasta water. Continue to cook and stir until shrimp are opaque. Remove wok from heat, and mix in the butter, lemon juice, and basil. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.

Black beans and rice

Black Beans and Rice


INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
1 1/2 cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained


DIRECTIONS
In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans.


Variations
diced tomatos and extra garlic.
After adding the black beans, I added 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/8 tsp paprika, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.