Ingredients

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 1/2 cup chopped peeled carrot
  • 1/2 cup chopped peeled rutabaga
  • 1/2 cup chopped peeled parsnip
  • 1/2 cup (about) water
  • 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 roasted red pepper from jar, drained
  • 1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon plain nonfat yogurt
  • 12 sea scallops (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 1/3 cups couscous, cooked according to package directions

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Spray 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
  • Add carrot, rutabaga and parsnip; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast vegetables until tender and brown around edges, adding up to 1/2 cup water to dish if vegetables are dry, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir curry powder in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
  • Transfer curry to processor.
  • Add roasted pepper, broth and yogurt; puree until smooth.
  • Return sauce to skillet.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • (Vegetables and curry sauce can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Cover separately and refrigerate.)
  • Spray large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray.
  • Heat over high heat.
  • Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Add to skillet; saute until just opaque in center, about 1 minute per side.
  • Add roasted vegetables; stir until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide couscous among 4 plates.
  • Top with scallop mixture.
  • Meanwhile, warm curry sauce over medium-low heat (do not boil).
  • Drizzle sauce over scallop mixture and serve.