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Baked Tilapia & Za'atar Breadcrumbs

with Israeli Couscous

30 MIN

4 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

Chefs! We’re bringing you a series of recipes designed with ease of cooking and cleanup in mind, but without sacrificing the incredible flavors you’ve come to expect from a classic Blue Apron meal. A vibrant duo of fresh, juicy tomatoes and bell peppers is quickly baked together in the oven to marry their flavors, then topped with tilapia and dynamic za'atar breadcrumbs––all in one baking dish.
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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

660 Cals (est.)

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fresh

ingredients

4 Tilapia Fillets
1 cup Pearl Couscous
½ lb Grape Tomatoes
2 Bell Peppers
2 cloves Garlic
5 oz Baby Spinach
1¼ cups Panko Breadcrumbs
1 tsp Preserved Lemon Purée
3 oz Feta Cheese
1 oz Salted Butter
¼ cup Labneh Cheese
6 Tbsps Romesco Sauce (Contains Almonds)
2 Tbsps Dried Currants
1 Tbsp Za'atar Seasoning (Sumac, Aleppo Pepper, Sesame Seeds, Salt, Thyme & Whole Oregano)

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1 Prepare the ingredients

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 450°F. Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the stems of the peppers. Halve lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then large dice. In a bowl, combine the labneh, lemon purée, and 1 tablespoon of water. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

2 Start the vegetables

Place the tomatoes and diced peppers in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and arrange in an even layer. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly softened. Leaving the oven on, remove from the oven.

3 Make the breadcrumb topping

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium bowl in the microwave (or melt in a small pot on the stove, then transfer to a medium bowl). Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic. To the bowl, add the chopped garlic, breadcrumbs, and za'atar; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

4 Bake the fish & vegetables

Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides. Carefully place the seasoned tilapia on top of the partially baked vegetables. Evenly top with the breadcrumb topping. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are browned and the tilapia is cooked through.* Remove from the oven.

*The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 145°F for fish.

5 Cook the couscous

Meanwhile, add the couscous to the pot of boiling water. Cook, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot.

6 Finish the couscous & serve your dish

To the pot of cooked couscous, add the romesco sauce, spinach, currants, and feta (crumbling before adding). Stir until combined and the spinach is wilted. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the baked tilapia and vegetables topped with the lemon labneh. Serve the finished couscous on the side. Enjoy!