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Braised Tilapia with Tomatoes and Asparagus
Servings: x4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Cuisine Type: Middle Eastern
Ingredients:
  • 1 bunch cilantro, fresh, chopped (~12 1/2 cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (~1 tbsp)
  • 2 tomatoes, hot house, sliced
  • 8 oz asparagus, trimmed (~14 1/4 spear)
  • 4 fillet fish, tilapia, fresh or frozen1
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp paprika, sweet
  • 1 tsp cumin, ground
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth, canned, low sodium
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp turmeric, ground
  • 1/2 tsp pepper, black freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp salt, sea
  1. Alternatives would be: fish, halibut, fresh
Instructions:
  1. Prep
    1. Spread cilantro evenly over bottom of a heavy pot.
    2. Sprinkle with garlic.
    3. Arrange tomatoes over.
    4. Top with asparagus in a single layer.
    5. Set fish atop asparagus.
    6. Whisk oil, paprika, cumin, chicken broth, water, turmeric, salt and pepper to blend in small bowl.
    7. Pour over fish.
  2. Cooking
    1. Bring broth to boil over high heat.
    2. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium low and simmer until fish is just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
    3. Using large spatula, transfer fish and vegetables to platter.
    4. Spoon some cooking liquid over and serve.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrient (per serving)% DV
Calories 26813%
Total Fat 9g15%
    Saturated Fat 1g7%
    Trans Fat 0g--
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 374mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 10g3%
    Dietary Fiber 4g17%
    Sugars 2g--
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 5346iu107%
Vitamin C 25mg42%
Calcium 114mg11%
Iron 5mg29%