BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS WITH PINEAPPLE QUINOA

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This is the first recipe I developed using quinoa as an ingredient. My husband thoroughly enjoyed helping me test this recipe­. This is a special dish that can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes.-Laura Greenberg, Lake Balboa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
10 bacon strips
16 sea scallops (about 2 pounds), side muscles removed
1 cup drained canned pineapple tidbits

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, place bacon in a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat, removing 8 of the strips when partially cooked but not crisp. Continue cooking remaining strips until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Finely chop crisp bacon strips. Cut remaining bacon strips lengthwise in half., Wrap a halved bacon strip around each scallop; secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle with remaining pepper., Wipe the pan clean, if necessary; heat over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque., Remove quinoa from heat; fluff with a fork. Stir in pineapple and chopped bacon. Serve with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

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