Grilled Scallops with Lemon-Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
- 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- Minced garlic clove
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Fresh lemon juice
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 poundsea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
- 4 cupsbaby spinach
Preparation
Preheat grill to high. Combine chickpeas, garlic, celery, and 1/3 cup parsley with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil. Drizzle scallops with 2 teaspoons oil and 1 tablespoon juice. Toss and season with salt and pepper. Grill scallops 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until firm to the touch. Toss spinach with 1 tablespoon each of juice and olive oil; top with chickpea mixture and scallops.
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- Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 2 cups)
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 170 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 8g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 1g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 3g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 1g |
| Protein per serving: | 11g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 19g |
| Fiber per serving: | 4g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 12mg |
| Iron per serving: | 2mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 310mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 60mg |
Good to Know
The power duo of scallops and chickpeas provides protein, fiber, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for brain and heart health.This Recipe Is
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