Slow Cooker Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa
1 serving of slow cooker cajun shrimp and quinoa contains 206 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 47% carbs, 21% fat, and 31% protein. This is a good source of protein (29% of your Daily Value), potassium (10% of your Daily Value), and magnesium (20% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 6 servings
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 230 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Soak and rinse the quinoa, then toast in a skillet until golden brown.
- In a 3.5-4 quart slow cooker, combine tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, onions, bell pepper, quinoa, water, garlic, and Cajun seasoning.
- Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning halfway, until bright pink and tender.
- Stir shrimp into quinoa mixture. Cover; cook for 15 minutes longer at high-heat setting. Sprinkle with hot-pepper sauce if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of slow cooker cajun shrimp and quinoa (282g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 206 | |
| Fats | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated fats | 1g | 4% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1007mg | 44% |
| Carbs | 24g | 9% |
| Net carbs | 21g | |
| Fiber | 4g | 13% |
| Sugar | 3g | |
| Protein | 16g | |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 6μg | |
| Beta carotene | 145μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 88mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 44% |
| Fluoride | 2μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 79μg | 20% |
| Lycopene | 803μg | |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 32% |
| Niacin | 3mg | 16% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 50% |
| Retinol | 41μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 25μg | 46% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.3mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A IU | 385IU | |
| Vitamin A | 53μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Vitamin D IU | 2IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 5μg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 16% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 3g | |
| Sucrose | 0.3g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 15g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 1g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 3g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 0.3g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.4g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.5g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
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