Tasty Bites: Seared Sea Scallops with Grilled Stuffed Peppers

By Candy, RN (Steele the Day)

This was a hurry-up dinner that turned out to be wonderful because everything was so fresh and tasty! I used leftover rice and pantry staples for the peppers. You can use any color of pepper to stuff, and if you’re serving a crowd, it’s fun to mix the colors as they make a beautiful presentation.

The combination of whole grain, fresh vegetables, and lean protein makes this a healthy meal with lots of nutrients and healthy carbs. Since I think every plate needs a little more green, I grilled some asparagus (tossed in olive oil and garlic powder) for a couple of minutes next to the pepper packets just until it was charred and crisp-tender.

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