Quick Shrimp with Beans
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2

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Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. can cannellini or other white beans
- 1 teaspoon dried sage, finely crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 12 ounces peeled shrimp, medium to large size
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced - preferably red
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper
- lemon wedges (optional) 
 
By using canned beans and pre-shelled shrimp, this colorful entrée can be ready to eat in minutes.
The recipe can be doubled or tripled.
 
Directions
  • Drain beans and put in microwavable serving dish. Mix in sage; microwave about 2 minutes.
    (If not using a microwave, heat beans in a small pan with 1 tablespoon of water or bean liquid.)

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Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil over beans and leave in microwave to stay warm.
  • In skillet, heat
    1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onions and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is
    soft--about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until
    shrimp change color and are cooked, about 3 minutes. Lightly salt and pepper the contents of the
    skillet as the shrimp cook. Stir in parsley. Spoon over warm beans, add lemon wedges, if using,
    and serve.


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