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This is a very easy and simple recipe featuring only five main ingredients. Don’t let the inclusion of quinoa deter you from trying this dish. Quinoa can be found at most local grocery stores; if not, check your local health food store. It’s a grain that cooks much like rice and has a mild, nutty flavor.
Tilapia with Pineapple Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Quinoa or brown rice
- 4 6 oz tilapia fillets or mild flavor fish
- 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari soy sauce or plain soy sauce
- 8 oz of no-sugar added pineapple pieces or roughly chopped pineapple chunks, Keep the juice for later use
- 6 whole scallions green onions, chopped
- Seasonings Sea salt, Mrs. Dash table blend, or your preferred seasonings
Instructions
- Season the tilapia fillets with your chosen seasonings and marinate for at least 2 hours. For this recipe I used sea salt and Mrs. Dash table blend. However, feel free to use your favorite seasonings.
- Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions. While the quinoa is cooking, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the tamari soy sauce with 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice. Pour this mixture over the tilapia fillets. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- While the fish is baking, lightly coat a large skillet with cooking oil or spray and sauté the chopped scallions for about 2 minutes. Add the pineapple chunks and cook for an additional minute. Then, add ¾ of the cooked quinoa to the skillet, stirring to combine and prevent burning.
Notes
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