Name: Shrimp, Asparagus and White Bean Fettuccine
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cups cut asparagus (1½"); 1 ½ cups chopped onions; 2 tsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil; 12 oz peeled deveined shrimp (raw); ½ tsp dried oregano leaves; ⅛ tsp dried red pepper flakes; ½ cup orange juice; 23 tsp grated lemon rind; 15 oz cans Navy or Great Northern beans (2), rinsed and drained; ½ tsp salt; 12 oz dry spinach fettuccine

Shrimp, Asparagus and White Bean Fettuccine

CategoryMain Dish

Yields6 Servings

3 cups cut asparagus (1½")

1 ½ cups chopped onions

2 tsp minced garlic

1 tbsp olive oil

12 oz peeled deveined shrimp (raw)

½ tsp dried oregano leaves

⅛ tsp dried red pepper flakes

½ cup orange juice

23 tsp grated lemon rind

15 oz cans Navy or Great Northern beans (2), rinsed and drained

½ tsp salt

12 oz dry spinach fettuccine

Sauté asparagus, onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp, oregano, and red pepper flakes; sauté until shrimp is cooked and pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in orange juice and lemon rind.

Coarsely mash about 1/4 the beans; stir beans into skillet and cook over medium heat until hot, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in salt. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size ¾ cup bean mixture and 1 cup pasta

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 446Calories from Fat 11

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Cholesterol 128mg43%
Sodium 923mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 70g24%
Dietary Fiber 10g40%
Protein 31g62%

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

This recipe brought to you by the Idaho Bean Commission.

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