Sunday, July 21, 2013

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Cilantro-Lime Tilapia with Spinach and Tomatoes - 8g Carbs, 2.8g Fiber, 0.7g Sug

 

Cilantro-Lime Tilapia with Spinach and Tomatoes - 8g Carbs, 2.8g Fiber, 0.7g Sugar

From: www.sparkpeople.com user LOVE2COOK

Light and luscious, this simple fish dish is just right for your appetite.
Prepare: 2 min
Cook: 8 min
Servings: 1

1 (4-oz) tilapia fillet
1 tsp olive oil
juice from half a lime
Garlic/garlic powder (optional)
1/2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup cooked spinach
1/4 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

Tips: We love this dinner served with asparagus.

Preheat the broiler.

Brush tilapia with olive oil. Squeeze on lime juice, then sprinkle with (optional) garlic powder and cilantro.

Broil in oven 6 inches from heat, about 5-7 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

While tilapia is broiling, place spinach in microwave safe dish.

Toss with garlic powder or minced garlic (optional).

Cook according to package directions.

Keep covered and warm until fillets are done.

Spoon cooked spinach on a plate, place fish over spinach, top with chopped tomatoes.

Serve with herb bread if desired.

Recipe is for an individual serving; multiply recipe by the number of desired servings. (Works as a dinner for one or 12!)

Servings: 1
Nutrition per Serving:
186.9 Calories, 6.8g Total Fat, 1.2g Saturated Fat, 0.6g Polyunsaturated Fat,
3.3g Monounsaturated Fat, 55mg Cholesterol, 126.9mg Sodium, 896.3mg Potassium,
8g Total Carbs, 2.8g Dietary Fiber, 0.7g Sugars, 25.9g Protein

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