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Chili-Lime Tilapia with Veggies

Take your taste buds on a trip to the coast with this spicy and tangy chili-lime tilapia with veggies recipe. This is a super easy, quick, and healthy family meal for busy weeknights! 

Ingredients

  • 3 tilapia fillets (or any other white fish)
  • 1 large sweet potato, cut into fries
  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup lime juice (or two freshly squeezed limes)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water 
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or 4 crushed garlic cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper
  • (Optional garnishes: 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves, 1 small bird-eye pepper, sliced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, water, garlic, lime juice, chili flakes, chili powder, cumin, and cilantro in a small bowl.
  4. Place sweet potato fries and broccoli in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.  
  5. Make some space for the tilapia or white fish fillets and place them in the baking dish.
  6. Brush fish fillets with the chili-lime mixture.
  7. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork and the broccoli begin to crisp up on the edges and have softened (about 20 to 25 minutes).
  8. Serve the baked tilapia or white fish garnished with cilantro, sliced chili peppers, and lime wedges if desired.

Vegetables and Egg Bake

This healthy egg bake is a healthy and easy way to get in your vegetables. Experiment with your favorite vegetable combinations. Make it the night before for a great breakfast, or serve it up for the whole family at dinner.  Either way, it will be delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup diced peppers
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2-4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable, beef, or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet, add broth and vegetables.
  2. Saute vegetables in broth over medium-high heat for approximately 5 minutes (or until vegetables are tender).
  3. In a bowl, scramble eggs.
  4. Coat a small casserole dish with cooking spray.
  5. Spread sauteed vegetables in bottom of casserole dish, pour egg mixture over top.
  6. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 30 – 45 minutes (or until eggs are fully cooked through).