Saturday, February 11, 2012

New Recipe for a Winter's Night....Nightshade, Gluten and Lactose Free

Good Saturday Morning!  The recipe below is a dish I created last night, which turned out to be a simple supper, around the fire.  The savory flavors and aromas were perfect for a cold, February evening.   And, it's nightshade, gluten and lactose free.   Let me know what you think.  Have a lovely weekend! 


SCALLOPS WITH ALMONDS,
TRUFFLE OIL AND VEGETABLE COMPOTE

Serves 2

VEGETABLE COMPOTE
2 cups coarsely shredded cabbage
½ cup onion, thinly sliced
5 mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon garlic flakes
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¾ cup chicken broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups fresh spinach

Lightly saute first 10 ingredients, careful not to over cook.   Add spinach at last, saute until slightly wilted.   Set aside, uncovered.  Compote should resemble a chunky stew.

SCALLOPS, ALMONDS, TRUFFLE OIL
2-3 large scallops, per person
Salt and pepper, to taste
2-3 tablespoons good olive oil
4 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Truffle oil
Season scallops with salt and pepper, then coat in olive oil.   Heat a dry skillet to medium/high heat, then pan sear scallops, 2 minutes on each side.  Remove from heat.

In two large, shallow soup bowls, add the warm vegetable compote, top with the scallops.   Then sprinkle toasted almonds, to garnish.   Drizzle a bit of truffle oil on scallops, to finish.  Serve immediately.
Nightshade free
Gluten free
Lactose free


Happy Healthy Eating!

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