21 Day Fix - Veggie and Shrimp Stew

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I was feeling in the mood for lots of veggies and some lean protein, so put this on the stove top mid afternoon and just let it simmer on low for about 3 hours, tossed in some shrimp at the end, and served over cooked quinoa. It was perfect healthy comfort food and made my belly and taste buds happy!

Veggie and Shrimp Stew
Makes approximately 5 servings (3/4 cup shrimp, and 2 cups veggies each)

Ingredients
4 cups frozen medium shrimp
1 15-oz can tomato sauce
2 15-oz cans diced tomatoes
2 medium stalks celery, diced
2 bell peppers (whatever color you prefer), diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 large summer squash, diced
1.5 tsp garlic salt (more / less to taste)
1.5 tsp garlic powder (more / less to taste)
3/4 tsp black pepper (more / less to taste)
1/2 TBS olive oil

Directions

1. Heat the oil in the bottom of a large non-stick pot on medium to medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, celery and carrots when oil is hot. Saute for about 10 minutes, or until vegetables are beginning to brown and become tender. Add all remaining ingredients except the shrimp. 
2. Turn the heat down to low and allow to simmer, covered, 2-3 hours. About 5 minutes before you're ready to serve, add in the shrimp and stir gently until all are pink and cooked through. 
3. Serve over cooked brown rice or quinoa if desired.

Container equivalents: 3/4 cup shrimp = 1 Red, 2 cups vegetable stew = 1 1/2 Green plus 1/2 Purple, 1/2 cup brown rice or quinoa = 1 Yellow, plus about 1/2 tsp per serving