Moroccan-Spiced Scallops with Lentils

Moroccan-Spiced Scallops with Lentils
Moroccan-Spiced Scallops with Lentils
A fragrant and exotic dish.
  • Preparing Time: -
  • Total Time: -
  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Moroccan Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Scallop Lentil Healthy Cinnamon Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Preparation Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons spice mixture and sauté 30 seconds. Stir in 21/2 cups vegetable broth and lentils. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until lentils are tender, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if dry and stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt, pepper, and remaining spice mixture; add to skillet and cook until browned on both sides and just opaque in centers, about 2 minutes per side. Top lentil mixture with scallops and sprinkle with additional cilantro. Also known as masoor dal; sold at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Indian markets. If unavailable, use green lentils and increase cooking time to about 30 minutes. Per serving: 395.51(kcal)calories, 22.7 % calories from fat, 9.99 g fat, 1.17 g saturated fat, 66.11 mg cholesterol, 32.48 g carbohydrates, 7.97 g dietary fiber, 3.11 g total sugars, 24.52 g net carbohydrates, 42.36 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons spice mixture and sauté 30 seconds. Stir in 21/2 cups vegetable broth and lentils. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until lentils are tender, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if dry and stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt, pepper, and remaining spice mixture; add to skillet and cook until browned on both sides and just opaque in centers, about 2 minutes per side. Top lentil mixture with scallops and sprinkle with additional cilantro. Also known as masoor dal; sold at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Indian markets. If unavailable, use green lentils and increase cooking time to about 30 minutes. Per serving: 395.51(kcal)calories, 22.7 % calories from fat, 9.99 g fat, 1.17 g saturated fat, 66.11 mg cholesterol, 32.48 g carbohydrates, 7.97 g dietary fiber, 3.11 g total sugars, 24.52 g net carbohydrates, 42.36 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit