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  • Baked Tilapia With Tomatoes

This dish is easy to prepare, low in calories, and economical.

Recipe Source: Delicious Heart Healthy Latino Recipes

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray

  • 4 tilapia fillets

  • 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1½ tsp thyme

  • ¼ C pitted black olives, diced

  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ C red onion, diced

  • 1 Tbsp lime juice

  • Parsley and lemon wedges for garnish

Photograph of the completed recipe.
calories 265
Total fat 16 g
Saturated fat 2 g
Cholesterol 58 mg
Sodium 172 mg
Total fiber 3 g
Protein 22 g
Carbohydrates 9 g
Potassium 635 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 °F.

  • 2
    Spray baking dish with cooking spray.

  • 3
    Arrange fillets in the baking dish. The dish should be large enough so the fillets do not overlap.

  • 4
    Mix remaining ingredients, except parsley and lemon wedges, in a bowl.

  • 5
    Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the fillets.

  • 6
    Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

  • 7
    Garnish with parsley and a lemon wedge, and serve.

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