Baked Tilapia Bowl (Print-Friendly)

Tender herb-baked tilapia over fluffy rice with steamed vegetables for a wholesome meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 tilapia fillets, approximately 5.3 ounces each
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs blend
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Rice

07 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
08 - 2 cups water
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables

10 - 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
11 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional for finishing
13 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or apply light coating of oil.
02 - Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush herb mixture evenly over both sides of fillets and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
03 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and reaches opaque appearance throughout.
04 - Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil in a saucepan. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork before serving.
05 - Place broccoli florets and carrot slices in steamer basket over simmering water and steam for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp-tender. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper if desired.
06 - Divide cooked rice equally among four serving bowls. Top each portion with one tilapia fillet and distribute steamed vegetables evenly across servings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in lean protein with 29g per serving to keep you satisfied.
  • Quick preparation and cooking time of just 40 minutes total.
  • Naturally gluten-free and packed with vitamins from fresh broccoli and carrots.
02 -
  • Always pat the fish dry before seasoning to ensure the herb mixture adheres properly for maximum flavor.
  • Check all packaged ingredients to ensure they are certified gluten-free if you have a strict dietary requirement.
  • The fish is done when it reaches an opaque color and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
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