Mediterranean Baked Tilapia
Ingredients
4 - 6 ounce tilapia filets
1 small yellow squash, sliced lengthwise then into ¼-inch thick ‘half moons’
1 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise then into ¼-inch thick ‘half moons’
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped into 2 inch pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 medium red bell pepper, any color, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced + slices for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons Terranean za'atar {or spice of your choice}
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Green onions, chopped for garnish
FOR THE ZA'TAR PITA BREAD
2 large pita rounds, sliced into triangles
Terranean Za'atar olive oil spread
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a medium bowl mix together the garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, za'ater {or spice of your choice} salt and pepper and whisk together. Set aside.
Chop all of your vegetables and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle half of the olive oil mixture over the vegetables and gently toss.
On a non-stick baking sheet {or spray the baking sheet with non-stick spray} arrange the vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Using the remaining olive oil mixture brush each side of the tilapia filets.
Nestle the tilapia in the vegetables on the baking sheet.
Baked for 14-16 minutes or until the tilapia begins to flake or until the tilapia reaches a temperature of 145 degrees F.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley and green onion.
Serve on a platter with lemon slices or on top of brown rice or quinoa. You can also sprinkle feta cheese over the tilapia and serve with Za'atar Pita Bread.
FOR THE ZA'ATAR PITA BREAD:
Slice your pita bread into triangles. Place them on a small baking sheet. Brush the Terranean Za'atar olive oil spread on each pita slice.
When your tilapia is almost done cooking add the baking sheet of pita to the bottom rack of the oven and baked for 5 minutes or until just starting to crisp.
Notes
Since the tilapia isn't going to be cooking for very long you want to make sure you chop your vegetables small enough so they roast quickly. You can also continue to roast your vegetables if they aren't done and pull the tilapia out of the oven and cover with foil until the veggies are done.
This meal is great on a bed of brown rice or quinoa. You could also serve this with hummus, fattoush and feta cheese.