| Tilapia INGREDIENTS: * 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice * 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided * 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, divided * 4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided * 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided * 1/4 teaspoon sugar * 6 tilapia fillets, about 5 ounces each * 3/4 cup long-grain rice * 1 cup chopped onions * 2 oranges, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped * 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained * 1 can (15 ounces) black or pinto beans, drained, rinsed * 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper * 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper METHOD: Marinade Preparation: 1. Combine lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar. 2. Add tilapia and marinate 15 minutes, turning once. Bean and Rice Mixture: 1. Cook rice and keep warm. 2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 3. In a large, skillet or saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat. 4. Add remaining garlic and onions; sauté until translucent. 5. Add 2 tablespoons cilantro, oranges, tomatoes, beans, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and cayenne. 6. Cook, uncovered, until hot stirring occasionally. 7. Transfer hot rice to a baking dish. 8. Add bean mixture and blend. 9. Overlap tilapia fillets on top and add marinade over fillets. 10. Bake until the tilapia begins to flake. |