Orange Asparagus Stir-Fry

30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

177 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

1	pound	mostaccioli	or ziti or other medium pasta, uncooked
2	teaspoons	vegetable oil	divided
12	ounces	shrimp	small, thawed
3	medium	carrots	thinly sliced on diagonal
1	bunch	scallions, spring or green onions	sliced
1	pound	asparagus	cut diagonally, into 2inch lengths
1	cup	orange juice	fresh

To taste

Directions

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.

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Pasta
Shrimp

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 308g

Amount per Serving

Calories 177 18% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 164mg	55%
Sodium 223mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 15.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	15%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 21.0g	42%

Vitamin A	176%		Vitamin C	52%
Calcium	8%		Iron	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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