This recipe for Italian Tilapia and Quinoa is a super easy one to put together for a weeknight dinner. I love how fast tilapia cooks so it is often a go-to for dinner. Cook some veggies and you have a quick healthy meal!
I am a big fan of italian food but because I try to stay away from breads and pasta, I don’t eat it very often. By making this meal with quinoa, I can still have an “italian meal” without as many carbs.
Here’s the recipe:
2 cups quinoa
4 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (drained)
1 (3.5 oz) container feta cheese
6 tilapia filets
Salt
Pepper
Onion powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1. Combine the quinoa and chicken broth in a pot. Bring to a boil.
2. Add the tomatoes to the quinoa and stir.
3. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. In the meanwhile, season the tilapia and heat the oil in a skillet on medium high.
5. Place the tilapia in the skillet and brown for 2 minutes on each side.
6. Lower the heat for the skillet to medium and cook for 5 minutes or until done.
7. Remove the quinoa from the heat. Add the feta cheese and stir.
If you liked this recipe, try Tilapia with Quinoa and Feta!
Seana Turner says
I like tilapia too, because it is also affordable. I like getting them individually flash-frozen from Costco and keeping them on hand. I never thought to throw tomatoes in with my quinoa – you’ve my mind working a bit now – thanks:)
carolinaheartstrings says
Hello. Just saw your recipe at Miz Helen’s. This looks fantastic. I love quinoa with everything.
Megan Walker says
Yum! My husband Jared loves fish and quinoa, so thanks for sharing a new idea!
Julie says
This does sound very yummy, and pretty easy too. I just wish Quinoa was easier to find in regular grocery stores.
A Savory Feast says
I have been able to find it in most of the grocery stores near me, it’s usually either near the rice or in the organic/health food section.
Yuliya says
This seems like such an easy and healthy recipe!
Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says
Thanks for stopping by Four Seasons Blog Hop and sharing your fantastic recipe~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Miz Helen says
We are trying to eat more fish here at The Cottage so your Italian Tilapia Quinoa will be a great recipe to try, it looks delicious. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen