GARLIC TILAPIA WITH SPICY KALE

Garlic Tilapia with Spicy Kale image

We make this main dish and side together, and adjust the heat from the red pepper flakes depending on who's at the table. -Tara Cruz, Kersey, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bunch kale, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 16 cups)
2/3 cup water
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add garlic, fennel and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Add kale and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes or until kale is tender., Meanwhile, sprinkle tilapia with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic salt. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add tilapia; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork., Add beans, salt and remaining pepper to kale; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve with tilapia.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges