Easy Tilapia Recipe with Cilantro and Lime {GF, Low-Fat, High-Protein + Super Simple}
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4.6
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Easy Tilapia Recipe with Cilantro and Lime {GF, Low-Fat, High-Protein + Super Simple}
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This Easy Tilapia Recipe With Cilantro And Lime is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for a weeknight!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 tilapia fillets (3.5 ounces each)
- pinch of smoked paprika
- 2/3 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- Sriracha for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, stir in the quinoa, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- While the quinoa cooks, spray a large pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high.
- Sprinkle each side of the tilapia fillets with smoked paprika and cook until white and flaky, about 2-3 minutes per side. Cover and set aside until the quinoa is ready.
- Toss the cooked quinoa with the corn, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide the quinoa between two plates and top with tilapia fillets. Drizzle with sriracha is desired.
- DEVOUR!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
40.6g
(14%)
Protein
34.5g
(69%)
Fat
6.5g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.8g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
68.4mg
(3%)
Potassium
782mg
(22%)
Fiber
12.4g
(50%)
Sugar
3.9g
(8%)
Vitamin A
320IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4.9mg
(5%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 40.6g | 14% |
| Protein | 34.5g | 69% |
| Fat | 6.5g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 68.4mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 782mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 12.4g | 50% |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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