Tilapia with Pistachio Crust

This recipe represents a unique way to use seeds while adding spectacular flavor to your meat dishes. You can serve this dish alongside steamed vegetables and a side of mashed potatoes or rice.

Approximate Nutritional Content: 2 fillets of 120 gr., recipe yields 3 servings

• Calories: 315 kcal.

• Fat Grams: 10 gr. equals 2 fat portions

• Carbohydrate Grams: 9 gr. equals half a carbohydrate portion

• Protein Grams: 48 gr. equals 6 protein portions

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the serving size

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

• 1/4 cup regular oats

• Salt to taste

• 6 tilapia fillets of 120 grams each

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• To make the “breading” mixture, place pistachios, oats, cheese, and spices in a food processor. Process.

• Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking oil.

• Coat each fish fillet with the breading mixture and place separately on the baking sheet.

• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cooked through.

Enjoy your meal!