Tilapia the Costa Rican Way Recipe

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Tilapia the Costa Rican Way
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Directions:

  1. Marinade Preparation:.
  2. Combine lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar.
  3. Add tilapia and marinate 15 minutes, turning once.
  4. Bean and Rice Mixture:.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  6. Cook rice and keep warm.
  7. In a large, skillet or saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat.
  8. Add remaining garlic and onions; sauté until translucent.
  9. Add 2 tablespoons cilantro, oranges, tomatoes, bean.
  10. Cook, uncovered, until hot stirring occasionally.
  11. Transfer hot rice to a baking dish. Add bean mixture and blend.
  12. Overlap tilapia fillets on top and add marinade over fillets.
  13. Bake until the tilapia begins to flake.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 227.7 Kcal (953 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.41g 14%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 592.51mg 25%
Potassium 573.08mg 12%
Total Carbs 12.38g 4%
Sugars 5.53g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 10%
Protein 25.15g 50%
Vitamin C 28.7mg 48%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 49.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 106.26 Kcal (445 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.39g 14%
Cholesterol 27.07mg 19%
Sodium 276.51mg 25%
Potassium 267.44mg 12%
Total Carbs 5.78g 4%
Sugars 2.58g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 10%
Protein 11.74g 50%
Vitamin C 13.4mg 48%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 23.2mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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