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Convenient Tilapia Casserole – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Convenient Tilapia Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 246

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (14 oz / 396g) cans sugar-free diced tomatoes with basil and garlic (with juice)
  • 0.33 cup (20g / 0.71 oz) fresh parsley, chopped and divided
  • 0.25 tsp (0.5g / 0.02 oz) dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp (1g / 0.04 oz) crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 (6 oz / 170g) tilapia fillets
  • 2 tbsp (30ml / 1 oz) fresh lemon juice
  • 0.66 cup (100g / 3.5 oz) feta cheese, crumbled
  • Crumble Your Own Feta: For the best texture and flavor, buy a block of feta in brine rather than pre-crumbled cheese. Freshly crumbled feta melts much better and avoids the anti-caking agents found in packaged varieties.
  • Control the Heat: The crushed red pepper flakes add a wonderful, warming background heat. If you are serving this healthy tilapia casserole to kids or prefer a milder flavor, reduce it to 0.12 tsp (0.25g / 0.01 oz). For spice lovers, add a dash of cayenne!

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a shallow baking dish, mix the diced tomatoes with their juice, 0. 25 cup (15g / 0.53 oz) of the fresh chopped parsley, 0. 25 tsp. (0. 5g / 0.18 oz) dried oregano, and 0. 5 tsp. (1g / 0.04 oz) crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
  3. Arrange the 4 (6 oz / 170g) tilapia fillets over the tomato mixture in a single, even layer, then evenly drizzle the 2 tbsp. (30ml) of fresh lemon juice directly over the fish.
  4. Spoon a small amount of the tomato mixture from the bottom of the dish over the top of the tilapia fillets, then sprinkle the 0. 66 cup (100g / 3.5 oz) of crumbled feta cheese evenly across the dish.
  5. Bake uncovered for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with the remaining fresh parsley.
  7. Pat the Fish Dry: Before adding your tilapia fillets to the baking dish, pat them thoroughly with a paper towel. Removing excess moisture prevents the tomato sauce from becoming watery as the fish bakes.
  8. Let It Rest: Once out of the oven, let the casserole rest for about 3 to 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to settle and the tomato-basil sauce to thicken up slightly, making it much easier to plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 9.4gProtein: 37.2g

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