Grilled Tilapia with Banana Black-Bean Salad

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 1 can black beans
• 2 semi-firm bananas (some green still showing), peeled and chopped
• 1 small red onion, chopped (1 c)
• 3 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• juice from 1 lime
• 2/3 packed cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 t chile powder, divided
• olive oil for coating grill
• 6 6-oz tilapia fillets
• 1 t sea salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl combine beans, bananas, onion, jalapenos, lime juice, cilantro and 1 t chile powder. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Preheat grill to med-high and lightly oil rack to keep fish from sticking. Season tilapia with remaining 1 t chile powder, salt and black pepper. Cook tilapia until lightly browned and opaque in center, about 3-4 mins per side on grill.
3. To serve, place 1 fillet and 2/3 c salad on each plate.