One dish meals are great for the whole family, can be made ahead of time, and are very comforting and filling. When we found this one we definitely had to try it.

It is from Light and Tasty - family favorite recipes made lighter. They have a nice selection of recipes (but not all the website features are accessible unless you are a magazine subscriber). It is definitely worth checking out though.

The “reborn” healthier version is 1 cup serving = 318 calories - compared to the traditional recipe = 643 calories)

Makeover Shrimp Rice Casserole - from Light and Tasty
Ingredients:
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons butter, divided
12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/3 cups fat-free milk
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Directions:
In a large nonstick skillet, saute shrimp in 1 tablespoon butter for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, green pepper and onion in remaining butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and cayenne. Gradually add milk until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the rice, 1/2 cup cheese and shrimp; stir until combined.
Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup equals 318 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 137 mg cholesterol, 621 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 very lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

YUMMY!!!!

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