Tilapia Veracruz

By mschweickert

4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 3 large red and green bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 can (8 oz) no salt tomato sauce
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 4 tilapia fillets
• 1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 3 cups cooked brown and wild rice blend
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion, jalapeno and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 tsp of the salt and the pepper. Bring to simmer.

Season tilapia with remaining salt and pepper. Place fish in skillet and cover with sauce. Simmer, covered, for six minutes or until fish flakes easily. Sprinkle cilantro on top.

Serve with cooked rice. Squeeze a few lemon wedges over each serving.