One Dish Scallop Meal - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups low-fat chicken broth
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained,cut up
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
1 1/4 cups uncooked long grain white rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 1 T. dried)
3/4 lb bay scallop

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine onions, celery, green pepper, garlic, and 1/4 cup of the chicken broth.
Saute vegetables over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until softened.
Add remaining chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings.
Bring to a boil.
Add rice.
Reduce heat to low.
Cover.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until rice is almost tender.
Add parsley and scallops.
Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes, until scallops are tender and opaque.
Stir well and serve.