Harvest Grains, Asparagus & Leeks with Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Harvest Grains, Asparagus & Leeks
• 1 bunch asparagus, sliced into 1 inch pieces
• 2 medium leeks, white & light green parts, sliced
• 2 tbsp. Earth Balance, divided
• 1 1/4 cup Harvest Grains Blend (from Trader Joe’s)
• 1 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• Salt & Pepper, to taste

Bring broth to a boil. Add 1 tbsp. Earth Balance and stir in the grains. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

While the grains are cooking, heat 1 tbsp. Earth Balance in a sauté pan. Add the asparagus and leeks, drizzle with olive oil and cook, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes. Season with salt & fresh ground pepper.

Remove from heat. Fold the grains into the pan with the asparagus and leeks. Serve immediately.


Spicy Garlic Shrimp
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1/2 tsp. Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and shrimp. Season with steak seasoning and cook shrimp 3-4 minutes or until just pink. Toss with lemon juice and chopped parsley.