Greek Orzo with Shrimp

Whole wheat orzo tossed with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, feta, and fresh dill in a lemon-olive oil dressing.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Why this fits a diabetes-friendly diet

At 43g of carbs per serving, it's worth pairing with protein or fat and watching portion size to keep the resulting blood sugar rise gradual, and its estimated glycemic index of ~45 means the carbs it does have tend to digest slowly rather than spiking blood sugar fast, and 54g of protein per serving also helps slow digestion and blunt any post-meal rise.

• 1 cup whole wheat pasta
• 12 oz shrimp
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup low-sodium feta cheese
• 2 clove garlic
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh dill

Instructions

1. Cook the orzo according to package directions.
2. Sauté the shrimp with garlic in olive oil until pink, about 3 minutes per side.
3. Toss the cooked orzo with the shrimp, tomatoes, feta, lemon juice, and dill.