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Nutrition Facts
Healthy Pistachio Crusted White Fish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378
Calories from Fat 114
% Daily Value*
Fat 12.7g20%
Saturated Fat 2.1g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 90.6mg30%
Sodium 829mg36%
Potassium 261.9mg7%
Carbohydrates 30.9g10%
Fiber 3.3g14%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 35.9g72%
Vitamin A 520IU10%
Vitamin C 6.1mg7%
Calcium 226mg23%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Servings:4 servings
Dinner made real easy: on the table super fast, this baked fish meal is delicious, healthy and perfect for busy weeknights!
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3/4
cup
uncooked quinoa
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4
(6 ounce)
pieces firm skinless white fish (such as cod or tilapia)
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3/4
teaspoon
salt
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1/2
teaspoon
pepper
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4
tablespoons
nonfat Greek yogurt
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1/4
cup
whole-wheat or gluten-free panko bread crumbs (Italian seasoned is a good choice)
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1/4
cup
raw unsalted shelled pistachios, finely chopped
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2
tablespoons
olive oil
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1
cup
baby spinach
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2
tablespoons
lemon juice
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Cook quinoa per package directions and set aside when cooked.
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Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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Season fish with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then brush 1 tablespoon nonfat Greek yogurt on each fillet.
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Mix panko breadcrumbs and chopped pistachios with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle over fish, pressing gently to adhere. Bake until opaque throughout, 12 to 15 minutes.
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While fish is baking, fluff quinoa with a fork, then add baby spinach, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; toss to combine and serve with fish.
Nutritional info includes one fillet with topping and about 1/4 of the quinoa recipe.
MAKE IT GLUTEN FREE: Use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. I used these Italian style panko breadcrumbs and found them at Kroger in the natural foods section.
MAKE IT LOW CARB: Serve w/ a side salad or roasted veggies instead of the quinoa.
MAKE IT DAIRY FREE: Use dairy free yogurt.
Author: Kim
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Healthy Pistachio Crusted White Fish, healthy white fish recipe, pistachio crusted fish