How long does it take to make Blackened Tilapia over Cilantro-Lime Quinoa Bowl?

About 1 hr in total: 35 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 900.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Blackened Tilapia over Cilantro-Lime Quinoa Bowl easy to make?

This recipe is rated hard, with 19 ingredients and 6 steps.

Is Blackened Tilapia over Cilantro-Lime Quinoa Bowl healthy?

Blackened Tilapia over Cilantro-Lime Quinoa Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 900.91 calories and 52.65 g of protein, or 105% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 501.64 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.61 g (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.06 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Tomatoes, 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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Blackened Tilapia over Cilantro-Lime Quinoa Bowl

Name: Blackened Tilapia over Cilantro-Lime Quinoa Bowl
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 whole Avocado; 15 oz Black Beans; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano; 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro; 0.25 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 whole Lime; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.5 tbsp Onion Powder; 1.5 tbsp Paprika; 2 tbsp Pepitas (Pumpkin Seed Kernels); 0.5 cup Quinoa; 2 cups Romaine Lettuce; 1 whole Roma Tomato; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1 cup Spinach; 2 whole Tilapia; 1 cup Water

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Salad 🥗 American Mexican High-Protein 💪Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Heart-Healthy ❤️Gluten-Free Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟Pescatarian

Blackened tilapia tops a bright cilantro-lime quinoa bowl layered with black beans, chopped romaine, spinach, tomato, avocado, and roasted pepitas. Paprika, cayenne, oregano, garlic, and onion season the fish with gentle heat, while lime and fresh cilantro keep the bowl fresh and lively—ideal for a satisfying lunch or weeknight dinner with a coastal Mexican feel.

Prep35 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves2
DifficultyHard

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Blackened Tilapia over Cilantro-Lime Quinoa Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

58 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 64 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 16 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 93 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed: 1 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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53
Heart Health: 51
Metabolic: 62
Digestive: 47
Inflammatory: 62
Performance: 71
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1

Make tilapia: Combine paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture on both sides of the tilapia fillets, using all the seasoning. Let the fillets sit while preparing the quinoa, about 15 minutes.
2

Make quinoa: Combine water, quinoa, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until quinoa absorbs all the liquid, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lime zest, juice, and cilantro. Season with salt and set aside.
3

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia fillets in hot oil until fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4

Make bowl: Arrange romaine lettuce and spinach in 2 bowls. Divide tilapia, cooked quinoa, black beans, and tomato over the lettuce and spinach. Top with avocado and pepitas. Serve each portion with a lime wedge.
5

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the tilapia fillets in the hot oil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
6

Make bowl: Arrange the romaine lettuce and spinach in 2 bowls. Divide the tilapia, cooked quinoa, black beans, and tomato over the lettuce and spinach. Top with avocado and pepitas. Serve each portion with a lime wedge.

About This Recipe

Blackened Tilapia over Cilantro Lime Quinoa Bowl is made with 19 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Beans, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 900.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Blackened Tilapia over Cilantro-Lime Quinoa Bowl made of?: The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Oregano. The full list of 19 is above.
How long does it take to make Blackened Tilapia over Cilantro-Lime Quinoa Bowl?: About 1 hr in total: 35 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 900.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Blackened Tilapia over Cilantro-Lime Quinoa Bowl easy to make?: This recipe is rated hard, with 19 ingredients and 6 steps.
Is Blackened Tilapia over Cilantro-Lime Quinoa Bowl healthy?: Blackened Tilapia over Cilantro-Lime Quinoa Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 900.91 calories and 52.65 g of protein, or 105% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 501.64 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.61 g (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.06 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Tomatoes, 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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