Baked Tilapia and Sweet Pepper Orzo
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Baked Tilapia and Sweet Pepper Orzo

Baked Tilapia and Sweet Pepper Orzo

with Fresh Veggie Side and Feta

These crusted fish fillets are not the only exciting part of this speedy dinner recipe. You'll be blown away by how we use roasted red pepper pesto to flavour both the orzo and fresh veggies.

Tags:
Quick
Family Friendly
New
Allergens:
Tilapia
Wheat
Milk
Barley
Oats
Rye
Sesame
Soy
Egg
Mustard
Sulphites

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time25 minutes
Cooking Time10 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

300 g

Tilapia

(Contains Tilapia)

170 g

Orzo

(Contains Wheat)

2 unit(s)

Mini Cucumber

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

1 unit(s)

Tomato

¼ cup

Feta Cheese, crumbled

(Contains Milk)

2 tbsp

Italian Breadcrumbs

(Contains Barley, Milk, Oats, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Wheat May contain Egg)

¼ cup

Roasted Pepper Pesto

(Contains Milk May contain Soy, Sulphites)

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

(Contains Egg, Mustard May contain Wheat, Crustaceans, Fish, Mustard, Sesame, Soy, Milk, Sulphites, Egg)

1 tbsp

Red Wine Vinegar

(May contain Soy, Sulphites, Wheat, Egg, Fish, Mustard, Sesame)

1 tsp

Dill-Garlic Spice Blend

(Contains Sulphites May contain Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains Milk)

7 tsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Sugar*

¼ tsp

Salt*

¼ tsp

Pepper*

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Nutrition Values

Calories890 kcal
Fat42 g
Saturated Fat11 g
Carbohydrate83 g
Sugar10 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein47 g
Cholesterol110 mg
Sodium1180 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium1100 mg
Calcium150 mg
Iron5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Medium Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Parchment Paper
Large Bowl

Instructions

Cook orzo and start prep
1
  • Add orzo to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 12-14 min.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain and return orzo to the same pot, off heat.
  • Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Add peppers, and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to an unlined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Roast, in the bottom of the oven stirring halfway until tender and golden, 5-8 min.
Prep tilapia
2
  • Line another baking sheet with parchment paper, then drizzle with 1 tsp (2 tsp) oil.
  • Pat tilapia dry with paper towels. Place on prepared baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper and half the Dill-Garlic Spice Blend.
  • Spread mayo over top. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top, pressing gently to adhere.
Roast tilapia and finish prep
3
  • Roast in the middle of the oven, until tilapia is cooked through and golden brown, 8-12 min.** 
  • Meanwhile, cut cucumber into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
  • Cut tomato into 1/4-inch pieces.
Dress veggies and finish orzo
4
  • Add vinegar, 1/4 tsp sugar and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to mix.
  • Add tomatoes and cucumber. Toss to coat.
  • Add peppers, roasted red pepper pesto, remaining dill-garlic spice blend and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter to the pot with the orzo. Stir to mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Finish and serve
5
  • Divide orzo, veggies and tilapia between plates.
  • Sprinkle feta over orzo and veggies.
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