4 ½ OZ. PROTEIN, 1 VEGGIE, AND 1 CARB PER SERVING

Ingredients:

  • 5 ½ - 6 oz. fresh or frozen tilapia

  • juice of ½ lemon *

  • 1-3 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ tsp. pepper

  • ¼ tsp. Mrs. Dash or any other sodium-free seasoning

  • ¼ tsp. cumin powder

  • 1/8 tsp. turmeric

  • 1 cup cooked vegetables * *

  • ½ cup cooked brown or wild rice

Instructions:

  1. Place fish in a small bowl.

  2. Add garlic, black pepper, Mrs. Dash, cumin and turmeric. Ensuring to coat both sides of the fish.

  3. Cover and marinate at least 1 hour in refrigerator.

  4. Preheat the oven to 400°.

  5. Place fish in a non-stick baking dish and cover with the marinade.

  6. Bake 10-12 minutes depending on thickness or until fish flakes easily.

  7. Squeeze the lemon juice over the fish. Serve with rice and vegetables.

 

* Hint: If your lemon is not very juicy, put it in the microwave for 10 seconds to help it release its juices.

** Tip: You can use any vegetable you would like, but we recommend broccoli or green beans.

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