TILAPIA & VEGGIES WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

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The look and taste of this impressive dish are delectably deceiving. Only the cook needs to know how quickly the saucy white fish and sauteed veggies come together. -Helen Conwell, Fairhope, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt, divided
6 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
2 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

Steps:

In a large skillet, bring wine, water, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat; add tilapia. Poach, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning once. Remove and keep warm. , Bring poaching liquid to a boil; cook until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Meanwhile, in another skillet, saute the yellow squash, zucchini and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. , In a blender, combine the reduced liquid, roasted peppers and vinegar; cover and process until smooth. Serve with fish and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges