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Kohlrabi and Egyptian Spinach Creamy “Orzo” with Seared Lemon Scallops

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 large kohlrabi peeled, Blade C
  • 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large clove of garlic minced
  • ½ cup white onion minced
  • 1.5 cups chopped Egyptian spinach or arugula, if you can’t find Egyptian
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • juice and zest of half a small lemon
  • 6 jumbo diver scallops
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced mint or parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Place the kohlrabi noodles into a food processor and roughly pulse or until shaped like orzo (not small like rice, slightly larger.) Set kohlrabi aside.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat and add in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Once oil heats, add in the garlic and onions. Cook until onions are translucent, 2-3 minutes. Then, add in the Egyptian spinach and cook for 2 minutes or until mainly wilted. Then, add in the kohlrabi and season with salt and pepper and let cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add in the vegetable broth and cook for about 5 minutes or until kohlrabi has orzo consistency – al dente. Remove from heat and stir in the parmigiano-reggiano and just the lemon zest.
  • Divide the kohlrabi “orzo” onto two plates, cover and set aside.
  • Wipe down the skillet used to cook the kohlrabi and set back over medium-high heat. Add in the remaining half tablespoon of olive oil. While oil heats, season scallops generously with salt and pepper. Once oil heats, add in the scallops in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes, flip over and sear another 2 minutes or until scallops are a deep golden brown and just firm and opaque. Then, pour on the lemon juice and take off the heat.
  • Uncover the dishes of “orzo” and top each plate with 3 scallops. Garnish with mint (or parsley) and enjoy!