Baked Tilapia with Rice and Beans

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Baked Tilapia with Rice and Beans

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Recipe Data

3
Servings
15min
Prep
25min
Total

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Description

Baked tilapia pairs with southwestern-style flavors like cilantro and red bell pepper on a bed of brown rice and black beans.

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Ingredients
Serves 3
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1 tsp. Hy-Vee chili powder
1 ⅛ tsp. Hy-Vee garlic salt, divided
⅛ tsp. smoked paprika
3 (6-8-oz.) Hy-Vee Rainforest tilapia fillets
1 tbsp. Hy-Vee canola oil
½ c. Hy-Vee Short Cuts chopped white onions
⅓ c. Hy-Vee Short Cuts chopped red bell peppers
1 (10-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee Steam Quick frozen brown rice
3 tbsp. fresh lime juice, divided
1 tbsp. water
½ tsp. Hy-Vee ground cumin
¼ tsp. Hy-Vee cayenne pepper, divided
1 (15-oz.) can Hy-Vee no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
8-oz. Hy-Vee Short Cuts pineapple, chopped
¼ c. Hy-Vee Short Cuts chopped red onions
2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Things To Grab

  • Baking sheet
  • Foil
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Large nonstick skillet

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil; spray with nonstick spray and set aside.

  2. Combine chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, and smoked paprika. Pat fish dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with chili powder mixture. Place fish on prepared baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until fish easily flakes with a fork (145 degrees). 

  3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add white onions and bell peppers; cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Stir in frozen rice, 2 tablespoons lime juice, water, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, cumin, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in black beans.

  4. For salsa, stir together diced pineapple, red onions, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, remaining 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Serve salsa and lime wedges with tilapia and rice-bean mixture. Garnish with cilnatro sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition facts

Servings

550 Calories per serving

Amounts Per Serving

  • Total Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
  • Sodium: 810mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 73g
  • Protein: 46g

Daily Values

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Iron 20%
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Calcium 8%
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Vitamin D 25%
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Potassium 25%