Tilapia with Quinoa & Black Beans |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Versatile tilapia gets a fun makeover with the addition of quinoa, black beans and sautéed vegetables. The end result is a colorful dish, packed with protein and flavor. Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa |
1 cup canned black beans (rinsed) |
1 cup chopped tomatoes |
1 cup sliced zucchini |
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon paprika |
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper |
4 tilapia fillets (about 1 lb. total) |
1/3 cup sliced green onions |
Directions:
1. Cook quinoa as package directs. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, cook beans and vegetables with 1 tbsp. oil, the lemon juice, and paprika until warm, about 5 minutes. Season vegetable mixture and fish with salt and pepper.
2. In a frying pan over medium-high heat, cook fish in remaining 2 tbsp. oil until browned, 5 minutes. Serve fish over quinoa with vegetable mixture and onions.
3. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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