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Cuban-Style Mojo Tilapia
with plantains, mashed sweet potatoes, and avocado
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Tilapia)
Chef
Nigel Palmer
Taste true, authentic, and lively flavors with the perfect amount of seasoning. No need to go heavy handed on salt when the flavor pairs are truly a match made in heaven! This line is full of colorful fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and crunchy garnishes. These meals were curated by health minded chefs and expert registered dietitians to support your wellness to the absolute fullest, while helping you discover new meal ideas you'll use again and again.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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11 oz. Tilapia Fillets
- 1 Avocado
- 8 oz. Sweet Potato Cubes
- 6 oz. Sliced Plantains
- 1 Lime
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Citrus Mojo Rub
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories650
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Carbohydrates61g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat27g
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Protein43g
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Sodium380mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Medium Pot
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Make the Sweet Potatoes
Bring a medium pot with sweet potato and enough water to cover to boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, cook until sweet potatoes are fork-tender, 10-12 minutes.Remove from burner. Drain water from potatoes. Add half the seasoning rub (reserve remaining for tilapia) and 1 Tbsp. lime juice (prepared in a later step) and mash until smooth.While sweet potatoes cook, prepare ingredients. -
2 Prepare Ingredients and Make Salsa
Zest and juice lime.
Halve avocado and remove pit by carefully tapping pit with the blade of your knife so it sticks. Gently twist knife to release pit. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Cut into 1/4" dice.Mince cilantro (no need to stem).In a mixing bowl, combine avocado, 1 Tbsp. lime juice (reserve remaining for sweet potatoes), 1 tsp. lime zest, and half the cilantro (reserve remaining for tilapia). Set aside.Pat tilapia dry, and season both sides with remaining seasoning rub and a pinch of salt. -
3 Heat the Plantains
Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add plantains to hot pan and cook until browned and heated through, 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from burner. -
4 Cook Tilapia and Finish Dish
Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in another medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add tilapia to hot pan and cook until browned and tilapia reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-4 minutes per side.Top with remaining cilantro. Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing tilapia with avocado salsa. Bon appétit!
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