Heart Healthy Seared Scallops and Quinoa

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 3/8 tsp salt
• 1 cup quinoa, drained and rinsed
• 3 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp lemon fresh juice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 lbs sea scallops (about 1 inch each)