This very delicious scallops with arugula, lentils, and butter beans recipe is a savory spring dish. You can substitute any large, cooked bean for the butter beans.
Ingredients
- 1 pound scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 (12 ounce) bottle butter beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cups cooked lentils
- 1 cup arugula, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Toss scallops, olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until scallops are completely coated.
Step 2
Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook scallops in hot skillet until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and transfer scallops to a bowl.
Step 3
Cook and stir garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add butter beans, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning; cook and stir until beans are slightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir cooked lentils and arugula into skillet; cook and stir until arugula begins to wilt, about 30 seconds.
Step 4
Pour any accumulated scallop juices from the bowl over arugula; stir scallops into lentil mixture and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 361 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat8g | 11% |
Saturated Fat1g | 5% |
Cholesterol69mg | 23% |
Sodium631mg | 27% |
Total Carbohydrate33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber9g | 32% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein40g | |
Vitamin C8mg | 39% |
Calcium97mg | 7% |
Iron6mg | 36% |
Potassium780mg | 17% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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