Black/venus rice with zucchini and shrimp
Black (venus) rice tossed with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and a modest 60 g of shrimp, finished with saffron, Parmesan, and olive oil — a low-protein, seafood-accented dish Longo favors for its balance of whole grains, vegetables, and lean protein.
From The Longevity Diet

- Yield
- 1 serving
- Category
- Main Course
- Cuisine
- Italian
Nutrition (estimated)
per 1 plate- Calories
- 480 kcal
- Protein
- 23 g
- Fat
- 27 g
- Carbs
- 45 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
- Sugar
- 10 g
- Sodium
- 600 mg
Ingredients
- black/venus rice 40g
- zucchini 250g
- cherry tomatoes 150g
- shrimp 60g
- parmesan 5g
- saffron 4g
- olive oil 25mL
Instructions
- Cook black/venus rice per package directions.
- Sauté zucchini, tomatoes, and shrimp in a little water.
- Drain and toss with rice, Parmesan, saffron, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
