2025: A New Year Of New Habits
As we enter into a new year filled with opportunities, growth, and resolutions, it is important to take the time to plan new healthy habits to set yourself up for success.
Recipe Of The Week 9/9: Baked Fish with White Beans, Olives, Artichokes and Tomatoes
Yields 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 4 6-ounce boneless skinless white fish filets, such as branzino, bass, flounder, etc.
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper, divided
- 11⁄2 cups canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1⁄2 cup olives, crushed
- 1⁄2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered, marinating liquid reserved
- 1⁄2 cup cherry tomatoes, or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 lemon, zest and juice of
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 4 large pieces parchment paper, double the length of the fish
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Season the branzino filets with 1/2 teaspoon salt & bring to room temperature, uncovered.
- In a medium bowl, combine white beans, olives, artichoke hearts, 2 tablespoons artichoke marinade, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest & juice, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt & 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Cut parchment into 4 large rectangles, about double the length of the fish.
- Center each filet in the parchment and top with a heaping 3/4 cup of the bean salad. Tightly fold the parchment closed so no steam comes out*, place the parcels into a baking dish.
- Bake 30 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
- To serve, unfold the parchment and top each with parsley and dill.
Meal Plan Check Boxes:
5.5 Proteins
2 Fats
1 Vegetable
Nutritional Facts: 1 packet, Calories: 383, Carbohydrates: 26.5 g, Protein: 39 g, Fat: 13 g
Adapted From: https://www.skinnytaste.com/fish-en-papillote/#recipe
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