NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie
| Low Carb
| High Fiber
| Low Sodium
| Low Cholesterol
| Low Sat Fat
| High Potassium
| Heart Healthy
| Healthy Weight
Traditionally, ceviche is raw fish that’s “cooked” by marinating it in acidic citrus juice. Here we quickly poach the tilapia then marinate it with fresh herbs, lime juice and crunchy vegetables for an easy summer dinner. Make it a meal: Serve with warm corn tortillas and Blueberry-Lime Margaritas.
Makes 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each
ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
1-2 jalapeño peppers, minced
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large green bell pepper, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 cup very thinly sliced white onion
1/4 cup quartered green olives
1 avocado, chopped
1. Place tilapia in a medium skillet. Cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place jalapeño to taste in a small bowl and whisk in lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, oregano and salt. Transfer the tilapia to a large, shallow, nonreactive dish with a slotted spoon and pour the lime juice mixture over the top. Add bell pepper, tomato, onion and olives; gently mix to combine. (It’s OK if the tilapia breaks apart.) Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and avocado just before serving.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 236 calories; 11 g fat (2 g sat, 7 g mono); 57 mg cholesterol; 13 g carbohydrate; 25 g protein; 5 g fiber; 378 mg sodium; 831 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (80% daily value), Potassium (24% dv), Folate (22% dv), Vitamin A (15% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 3 very lean meat, 2 fat
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
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