Chipotle Tilapia Tacos with Mango-Cilantro Relish
Chipotle Tilapia Tacos with Mango-Cilantro Relish balance smoky heat from chipotle-seasoned fish with a juicy, sweet-tart mango bite and cool crunch from slaw. A silky chipotle-lime aioli ties everything together, while black beans and Spanish rice make it a complete, satisfying plate. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a lively taco night with friends.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chipotle Tilapia Tacos with Mango-Cilantro Relish, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 80 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 61
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir the chipotle chile powder, garlic powder, salt, and cracked black pepper together in a shallow bowl.
- 2
Brush the tilapia fillets with the canola oil, press them into the spice mixture to coat, and set aside.
- 3
Make the salsa by stirring together the mango, jalapeno, red onion, 1 clove garlic, cilantro, and lime juice in a separate bowl, then set aside.
- 4
Make the aioli by stirring together the chipotle puree, 1 clove garlic, and mayonnaise in a small bowl, then set aside.
- 5
Bring the black beans and 2 cloves of garlic to a simmer in a saucepan with a pinch of salt.
- 6
Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tilapia until opaque in the center and crispy on both sides, about 7 minutes.
- 8
Heat the tortillas in a skillet over medium heat, and keep warm.
- 9
To serve, place the tortillas on a plate and spoon on some Spanish rice and black beans.
- 10
Top with some of the coleslaw mix, hot tilapia, and a spoonful of the mango-cilantro salsa.
- 11
Finish with a dollop of chipotle aioli to serve.
- Calories 1291.49 kcal High 65%
- Protein 54.46 g Good Source 109%
- Carbohydrate 199.71 g 73%
- Total Fat 33.97 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 5.4 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 51.85 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 3157.58 mg High 137%
- Dietary Fiber 20.06 g Good Source 72%
- Total Sugars 18.71 g --
- Added Sugars 1.77 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 443.59 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 9.78 mg Good Source 54%
- Potassium 1101.31 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 173.41 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 31.53 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 3.54 mcg Moderate 18%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chipotle Tilapia Tacos with Mango Cilantro Relish is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, and Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. Each serving provides about 1291.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chipotle Tilapia Tacos with Mango-Cilantro Relish made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Chipotle Powder. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chipotle Tilapia Tacos with Mango-Cilantro Relish?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1291.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chipotle Tilapia Tacos with Mango-Cilantro Relish easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Chipotle Tilapia Tacos with Mango-Cilantro Relish healthy?
- Chipotle Tilapia Tacos with Mango-Cilantro Relish has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 1291.49 calories and 54.46 g of protein, or 109% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3157.58 mg (137% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.4 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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