Tilapia Vegetable "Packets"

Savory Eats

This recipe makes a perfect portion of fish and fresh vegetables - and by wrapping the ingredients in foil while baking, the fish comes out impeccably moist and flaky.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup summer squash, chopped
• Large bunch of green beans, trimmed and cut
• Large bunch of asparagus, trimmed and cut
• 1 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
• 2 tablespoons of capers, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• Salt and pepper
• 1 pound tilapia fillets (serves about 4)
• Olive oil

Recipe:

-Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

-Place green beans and asparagus in microwavable bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave until beans are beginning to cook (about 1 minute). Drain.

-Combine tomatoes, squash, green beans, asparagus, capers, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, and a good amount of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix.

-Now, to make the "packets"...lay two 20-inch sheets of foil on top of each other (double layer helps protect fish from burning). Coat the foil with cooking spray. Place one portion of tilapia in the center, sprinkle some salt and pepper on top, then top generously with vegetables...

-Fold over the foil and pinch to seal (seal tightly so steam doesn't escape while cooking).

-Repeat with all remaining fish.

-Bake the packets until the tilapia is cooked through and the vegetables are just tender (about 30 minutes).

Top with some extra sea salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice and enjoy!