SPICY TILAPIA RICE BOWL

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I love healthy living and tilapia is a staple in my kitchen. Fresh vegetables are always good but take more prep time, so I use boil-in-bag rice for a shortcut. -Rosalin Johnson, Tupelo, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
1-1/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 package (16 ounces) frozen pepper and onion stir-fry blend
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 envelope fajita seasoning mix
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked brown rice
Optional toppings: Cubed avocado, sour cream and salsa

Steps:

Sprinkle fillets with Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add fillets; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Wipe pan clean., In same skillet, heat remaining oil. Add squash; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add stir-fry blend and tomatoes; cook until vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes longer. Stir in fajita seasoning mix; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes longer., In a small bowl, mix beans, salt and pepper. Divide rice among 4 serving bowls; layer with beans, vegetables and fillets. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 33g protein.