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Teriyaki Tilapia Bowls: Savor a Flavorful Meal Today

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with tender tilapia, savory vegetables, and hearty lentils, all topped with flavorful teriyaki sauce.

Ingredients

lentils

  • 2 cups brown lentils (rinsed)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups frozen shelled edamame
  • 1 large zucchini (chopped)
  • 1 large head broccoli (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 6 fillets tilapia
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions 

  • Cook lentils in water, chicken broth, and salt until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Sauté zucchini, broccoli, and edamame in olive and sesame oils with salt and pepper until tender, 5-7 minutes.
  • Cook onion and garlic in olive oil, add ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Thicken sauce with cornstarch mixed with water.
  • Cook tilapia fillets in the sauce for 4-5 minutes per side until flaky.
  • Assemble bowls with lentils, vegetables, and tilapia. Drizzle with additional sauce if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize vegetables or spice levels to taste.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Dinner, healthy, Tilapia