Ingredients:
4 ½ oz. protein, 1 veggie, and 1 carb per serving
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:
Place fish in a small bowl.
Add garlic, black pepper, Mrs. Dash, cumin and turmeric. Ensuring to coat both sides of the fish.
Cover and marinate at least 1 hour in refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 400°.
Place fish in a non-stick baking dish and cover with the marinade.
Bake 10-12 minutes depending on thickness or until fish flakes easily.
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.