Pan-Fried Tilapia with Cannellini Beans and Swiss Chard

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Yield
4 servings
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Total time
25 minutes
Ingredients
1 bunch swiss chard
1 small yellow onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1⁄4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1⁄2 cup vegetable broth
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (cut in half)
2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
1 pound tilapia fillets
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 cup flour
Instructions

Dice chard stems and yellow onion. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and chard stems for 5 minutes, until tender. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, broth, and torn chard leaves, covering to simmer until leaves are wilted, about 2 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and beans until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Keep burner on warm, stirring occasionally. 

In a wide bowl, mix garlic powder, pepper, salt, and flour. Dust the fish in flour mixture. In a medium skillet, heat remaining olive oil on medium-high. Fry fish for 3 minutes on each side, until golden. Press down on edges of fillets so they cook evenly. Serve over beans and chard. 

Notes

Rainbow trout, orange roughy, or flounder would work well as substitutes for the tilapia in this recipe. If fillets are thinner or thicker than recommended, adjust cook time accordingly.

Per serving: 375 calories, 10 grams fat (1.5 grams saturated fat), 40 grams total carbohydrates, 10 grams fiber, 34 grams protein.