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Paleo Scallops & Red Pepper Parsley Butternut Rice! An easy 30 minute veggie packed meal bursting with warm, comforting flavors that pairs with any protein. Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Paleo
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Scallops & Red Pepper Parsley Butternut Rice

Paleo Scallops & Red Pepper Parsley Butternut Rice! An easy 30 minute veggie packed meal bursting with warm, comforting flavors that pairs with any protein. Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Paleo
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 186kcal
Author: Megan Olson

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place butternut squash cubes in a blender or food processor and pulse until it becomes a rice like consistency, do not over process.
  • Place a large skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper and red pepper flakes. Sauté 4-5 minutes.
  • While veggies are sautéing, heat a skillet over medium heat with a little cooking spray. Place dry scallops in pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 7 minutes on each side. Only flip once.
  • To the vegetables, add broth, butternut squash rice, salt, pepper, chili powder and paprika. Stir to combine the juices with all ingredients. Allow the mixture to simmer until the squash softens and scallops are finished. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and parsley to finish.
  • Remove both from the heat and assemble by placing butternut rice in a bowl topped with 4 scallops for each person. Sprinkle with more parsley as desired.

Notes

  • *To rice butternut squash, simple chop it into rough chunks and pulse several times in a food processor or blender until it becomes rice like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.6g | Protein: 16.4g | Fat: 4.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 26.3mg | Sodium: 314.1mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 6.1g