This recipe is a good source of fiber and protein, also low in total fat with no saturated fats.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup seeded, finely diced tomato
- 1 ½ cups evaporated non-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- ¾ pound sea scallops
- 6 cups cooked whole wheat angel hair pasta
Procedure
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the tomato and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the evaporated milk and stir constantly over medium heat until thickened. Add the marjoram and pepper.
- Add the scallops and cook for 2 minutes until the scallops turn opaque.
- Pour the sauce over the angel hair pasta and serve.
Serves 6.
Nutrition Facts per Serving:
Serving Size: 1 cup with 2 ounces seafood
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289 calories
- 3 grams total fat
- 0 grams saturated fat
- 21 milligrams cholesterol
- 169 milligrams sodium
- 44 grams total carbohydrate
- 5 grams dietary fiber
- 20 grams protein
Source: Diabetic Meals in 30 Minutes - Or Less 2nd edition by Robyn Webb (I substituted whole wheat angel hair pasta for regular angel hair pasta in the original recipe which increased the amount of fiber per serving).