Scallops and Veggies w/Orzo
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 sheets aluminum foil1/2 Lb raw Alaskan scallops1 Cup orzo pasta (I prefer whole wheat)1 Cup cherry tomato halves1 Cup Zucchini, chopped1 small Onion, Chopped1/2 Cup Mushrooms, Sliced1 Cup fresh Spinach, Chopped2 Tsp minced garlic1 lemon, juiced2 Tbl olive oil1/4 Tsp salt, or to taste1/8 Tsp freshly ground pepper, or to taste3 Tbl chopped fresh dill, or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
Original flavor
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PREHEAT oven to 450F or grill to medium-high
Cook Orzo according to package directions.
While Orzo cooks, chop veggies.
COMBINE all Ingredients
CENTER one-fourth of mixture on each sheet of foil.
BRING up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat
circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.
BAKE 14 to 18 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven OR
GRILL 9 to 11 minutes in covered grill.
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Variation 1: South West flavor
Make the following Substitutions:
Lime instead of Lemon
Cilantro instead of Dill
Add 1 Tbl Chili Powder
Add 1 tsp Cumin
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Variation 2: Asian Inspired:
Make the following Substitutions:
1 Tbl Sesame Oil + 1 Tbl Olive oil instead of 2 Tbl Olive oil.
2 TBL Lite Soy instead of Lemon Juice
1 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder instead of Dill.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LESS_M.
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PREHEAT oven to 450F or grill to medium-high
Cook Orzo according to package directions.
While Orzo cooks, chop veggies.
COMBINE all Ingredients
CENTER one-fourth of mixture on each sheet of foil.
BRING up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat
circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.
BAKE 14 to 18 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven OR
GRILL 9 to 11 minutes in covered grill.
*
Variation 1: South West flavor
Make the following Substitutions:
Lime instead of Lemon
Cilantro instead of Dill
Add 1 Tbl Chili Powder
Add 1 tsp Cumin
*
Variation 2: Asian Inspired:
Make the following Substitutions:
1 Tbl Sesame Oil + 1 Tbl Olive oil instead of 2 Tbl Olive oil.
2 TBL Lite Soy instead of Lemon Juice
1 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder instead of Dill.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LESS_M.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 239.3
- Total Fat: 8.0 g
- Cholesterol: 18.7 mg
- Sodium: 105.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 29.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 14.4 g
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