Healthy Cilantro Lime Tilapia Tacos
 
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These little things are addictive, luckily they are healthy!
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Cuisine: Mexican Seafood
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
  • 1 lb tilapia fillets (about 3 fillets)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes or 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 5-inch white corn tortillas (I recommend Trader's Joe's light small version)
  • 1 medium haas avocado, sliced
  • lime wedges and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in pan over medium high heat
  2. Saute onions until translucent, about 2 minutes
  3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds
  4. Add tilapia fillets and cook until fish flakes, about 5 minutes
  5. Add jalapeño (seeds removed if you'd prefer less heat), diced tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice.
  6. Break-up fish and mix everything together. Let cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
  7. Warm tortillas in a pan or over open flame (if you have a gas stove).
  8. Serve with cilantro and lime (a MUST!) and reduced fat mexican cheese blend (optional).
Recipe by Lemons & Lunges at http://lemonsandlunges.com/2013/09/11/how-meal-planning-new-lululemon-pants/