Next Generation Life Fitness

Gingered Adzuki Beans and Scallops

Preptime: 15 min.
Cooktime: 1 hour 0 min.

Calories: 515
Carbs: 71g
Fat: 9g
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 39g
Satfat: 1g
Sodium: 811mg

Ingredients:
2 cups adzuki beans
1/4 cup finely chopped pickled ginger
1 teaspoon pickled ginger juice
1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon tamari
1 pound sea scallops
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 avocado, sliced for garnish

Directions:
1. Soak the dried beans overnight in water.

2. Drain the soaked beans. Place the beans in a pot and cover with fresh water. Simmer until tender, about 40 minutes to an hour. Drain.

3. Mix the beans, ginger, ginger juice, scallion and tamari together in a bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes to develop its full flavor.

4. Meanwhile, season the scallops with salt and pepper.

5. Heat a large saute pan over high heat.

6. Add the scallops to the hot pan and sear for about 2 minutes on each side. Serve with the adzuki beans garnished with the avocado slices.