Description
A refreshing and healthy Lemon Garlic Fish Bowl with Tahini, perfect for a nutritious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets of white fish (such as cod or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the fish fillets on a baking sheet and brush the lemon garlic mixture over them.
- Bake the fish for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through and flaky.
- While the fish is baking, prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, water, and maple syrup in a bowl until smooth.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, and cherry tomatoes.
- Top with the baked fish and drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the fish with your favorite type.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the fish marinade.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Fish Bowl, Tahini, Healthy Dinner, Quinoa Bowl