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Tilapia in Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Easy, high protein, microwavable fish entrée, nicely enhanced with seasoned tomato sauce.

Tilapia in Tomato Sauce Recipe (+)

Directions

Combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, cilantro, honey, garlic and red pepper flakes.
Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper and place in a microwave safe container. Spoon tomato mixture over each fillet and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on medium-high temperature for 3 to 4 minutes or until fish is done.
Serve immediately.

Leftover tomato paste and tomato sauce can be frozen in a freezer safe bag and used at a later date.

Container: Microwavable baking dish

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serving Size: 4 ounces

Servings: 2

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Ingredients

-		2 Tilapia fillets, approximately 4 oz. each
-		1/3 cup tomato sauce
-		3 tablespoons tomato paste
-		1 1/2 tablespoons (to 2 tablespoons) olive oil, as needed
-		1 tablespoon cilantro
-		2 teaspoons honey
-		1 clove garlic, minced
		salt and pepper to taste
-		1 pinch hot red pepper flakes (optional)

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