Ingredients

  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 medium onions, chopped, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 2 medium red or green bell peppers, julienned
  • 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, stems removed and torn
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 pieces pita bread, each cut in half

Directions

  • Combine oil, vinegar, ½ cup onion, 1 clove garlic and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning in large bowl. Add shrimp; stir until well coated. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Thoroughly drain shrimp; discard marinade.
  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp, remaining onion, bell peppers, spinach and remaining 1 clove garlic; sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp is cooked..
  • Add rice, remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until flavors are well blended.
  • To serve, fill each pita with ½ to ¾ cup rice.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 296
  • Total Fat 6g
  • Cholesterol 61mg
  • Sodium 677mg
  • Carbohydrates 47g
  • Dietary Fiber 6g
  • Protein 14g