Diabetes-Appropriate Diabetic Dinner Recipes Diabetic Meats Recipes Diabetic Pork Recipes Cajun-Style Pork and Shrimp Pasta Be the first to rate & review! Cajun seasoning adds flavor and spice to this delicious slow-cooker pork and shrimp pasta dish. Our recipe calls for salt-free seasoning to lower the sodium content, or you have the option to make your own Cajun seasoning blend. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. 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Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Appropriate Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 1 1/2 to 2-pound pork sirloin roast ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Nonstick cooking spray 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges 1 (15 ounce) can red beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained 8 ounces dried multigrain rotini pasta (3 1/4 cups dried) 1 ½ tablespoons salt-free Cajun seasoning or Homemade Salt-Free Cajun Seasoning (see Tip) 1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped (3/4 cup) 8 ounces frozen cooked peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed Snipped fresh cilantro Directions Trim fat from roast. Cut roast into three portions. Sprinkle pork portions with salt and black pepper. Coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Brown roast portions in hot skillet, turning to brown all sides evenly. In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker combine celery, onion, beans and tomatoes (see Tip). Top with browned pork pieces. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, cook rotini pasta according to package directions except cook 1 minute less than package directions; drain. Remove meat from cooker; set aside. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. Add Cajun seasoning, pasta and sweet pepper to the cooker. Cover and cook for 15 minutes more. Cut meat into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes; stir into pasta mixture along with thawed shrimp. Sprinkle each serving with cilantro. Tips Tips: To make Homemade Salt-Free Cajun Seasoning: In a small bowl stir together 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 3/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. For easy cleanup, line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Add ingredients as directed in recipe. Once your dish is finished cooking, spoon the food out of your slow cooker and simply dispose of the liner. Do not lift or transport the disposable liner with food inside. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 306 Calories 5g Fat 35g Carbs 32g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups Calories 306 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 4g Protein 32g 64% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 109mg 36% Vitamin A 524IU 10% Vitamin C 19mg 21% Folate 15mcg 4% Sodium 370mg 16% Calcium 55mg 4% Iron 4mg 22% Magnesium 37mg 9% Potassium 549mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved