Rice has been a part of my daily meals almost my entire life & though I don’t necessarily have a reason to cut it out of my diet, I felt the urge to try substituting rice to see if it did have any difference to my diet. So last week I did just that. 💪

The first challenge: Am I going to be full if I don’t eat rice? 🍚

I ate all other forms of carb except rice. Different kinds of pasta, whole wheat bread, rotis, etc. were included in my meals which became a great replacement. I generally have a small appetite & tend to feel full very soon. By mid-week I noticed I ate more often & was hungry most times, moreover the meals I consumed didn’t make me feel bloated or tired by the end of the day. I have been sleeping better too. 😴 I am now at day 12 of no rice! Since my carb intake had reduced, I upped my good fat intake by including lots of fish, olive oil & nuts in my diet. These are known as “good fats” because they are good for your heart, your cholesterol, and your overall health.

Fun Fact:💡 Studies show that people who eat fish tend to be much healthier, with a lower risk of heart disease, depression, dementia and all sorts of common diseases

Ingredients:
500 gms shrimp & scallops
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
5 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 small onion, diced
1/4 cup vegetable stock
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Freshly crushed black pepper
Salt

Method:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the olive oil & butter. Add in the garlic and fry until fragrant (about one minute). Add onion and stir fry until translucent. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and fry for 1-2 minutes so they release their flavors.
• Add the seafood & saute further for a few minutes or till half done. Finally, pour in the vegetable stock, and allow the sauce to reduce down slightly.  
• Reduce heat to low, add the heavy cream, and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally. Season the cream sauce with salt and pepper to your taste.
• Now add in the parmesan cheese. Allow cream sauce to simmer for a further minute until cheese melts through. 
• Sprinkle with the parsley, and serve hot with breadsticks or toast.