Baked tilapia sofrito
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Baked tilapia sofrito is a flavorful fish dish featuring tilapia fillets baked with a vibrant sofrito sauce made from herbs, spices, and vegetables. This dish is not only delicious but also offers a good source of protein, making it a nutritious choice for many meal programs.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Baked tilapia sofrito
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Baked tilapia sofrito shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Baked tilapia sofrito combines tender tilapia fillets with a zesty sofrito sauce, creating a delightful and protein-rich dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- •4 fillets tilapia
- •1 cup chopped tomatoes
- •1 cup chopped bell peppers
- •1 cup chopped onion
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp paprika
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/2 tsp black pepper
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic, onion, and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3Add chopped tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, and cook for another 5 minutes to create the sofrito sauce.
- 4Place tilapia fillets in a baking dish and pour the sofrito sauce over them, spreading evenly.
- 5Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- 6Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Chef Tips
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sofrito sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.