Tasty Tilapia Tacos

Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Lunches & Dinners, Main Courses
Healthy and Easy Tilapia Tacos Recipe

Taco Tuesday just got tastier! If you’re looking for a new and improved way to cook with tilapia, this delicious recipe for healthy tacos is sure to become a new favorite. Featuring a homemade chipotle sauce, a crunchy slaw and all of your favorite taco toppings, the whole family will love this fish taco recipe that’s packed with fresh flavor and healthy ingredients.

Healthy Hacks: Feel free to swap tilapia with your favorite white fish! You can also add more non-starchy vegetables, such as sliced onions and bell peppers. Have another Extra to spare for the day? Throw on a tablespoon of avocado or guacamole!

One serving of these Tasty Tilapia Tacos contains 457 calories. They count as two SmartCarbs, one and half PowerFuels, two Extras and half of a Vegetable serving of the Nutrisystem program. Log these Tasty Tilapia Tacos in the NuMi app to stay within your daily meal plan! NuMi makes it easy to stay organized and on-plan throughout your weight loss journey.

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Servings: 4

Calories per Serving: 457

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 2 SmartCarbs, 1 ½ PowerFuels, 2 Extras and ½ Vegetable

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. tilapia
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. oregano
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 8 wheat or corn tortillas
  • 2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
  • Chipotle Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. adobo sauce + 1 adobo pepper
  • 1/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp. light mayo

Directions:

  1. Blend together adobo pepper and sauce, yogurt, and mayo. Set aside.
  2. Make a slaw by mixing half of the chipotle mixture with the shredded cabbage and lime juice. Mix well to coat. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, black pepper and oregano. Coat both sides of the tilapia with the seasoning.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia and cook 3 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
  5. Warm up the tortillas by placing them in microwave with a lightly damp paper towel for about 20 seconds.
  6. Divide the slaw equally among the tortillas. Chop up the tilapia into large chunks and place it on top of the slaw. Sprinkle the tacos with chopped tomatoes, feta cheese and chopped cilantro.
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