Posts Tagged ‘scallops’

Moroccan-Spiced Scallops with Lentil Tabbouleh

Traditional tabbouleh (made with refined wheat couscous) gets a healthy makeover thanks to lentils as the low-glycemic stand-in.  While light in calories, this exotic quick fix is an excellent source of 11 nutrients and ready in less than 20 minutes.
Time To Table: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
The Benefits
Excellent source [...]

Caribbean Grilled Scallop Salad

Tomato Salad

A symphony of tropical flavors, this simple dish is an excellent source of the antioxidant mineral, selenium. A study published in the journal, Urology, found that men getting the least amount of selenium were four to five times more likely to develop prostate cancer than men getting the most.1 Choose sumptuous (and sustainable!) Weathervane scallops from northeast Pacific waters for this recipe. You can find them at VitalChoice.

The Benefits

Excellent source of protein, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin C
Good source of magnesium, potassium, vitamin B12

Time to Table: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

Citrus Soy Scallops with Soba Noodles

This simple Asian meal provides an array of health promoting nutrients including magnesium — a mineral essential for healthy metabolism and insulin balance. A recent study published in the journal Circulation (1) found those who developed metabolic syndrome had the lowest intake of magnesium. Just one serving of this sensational scallop dish provides more than 40% of the RDI for this essential mineral.

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