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Menu title: 5 A Day



5 A Day Fruits and Vegetables

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Scallop, Spinach and Tomato Sauté
Ingredients Directions

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. bay scallops or 1 lb. sea scallops, halved
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried
3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
10 oz. fresh spinach, stems removed, thoroughly washed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 cups cooked rice

  • In a large non-reactive skillet, gently heat the oil and garlic over low heat for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the scallops, cover and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the basil, tomatoes, spinach, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the scallops whiten.
  • Serve at once, spooning the scallops and their sauce over rice.
  • Makes 4 servings.


This is an official 5 A Day recipe.
Recipe provided by the Florida Tomato Committee.
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories, 437; Fat, 9g; Cholesterol, 36mg; Fiber, 4g; Sodium, 355mg; percent calories from fat, 19%.



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