Tamarind Slow Cooker Tilapia Recipe

Name: Tamarind Slow Cooker Tilapia
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 3 h 58 min
Total time: 4 h 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 g tilapia fillets (4 fillets); 45 g tamarind paste (3 tbsp); 15 ml coconut oil (1 tbsp); 110 g yellow onion, diced (1 medium); 15 g garlic, minced (3 cloves); 10 g fresh ginger, minced (1 tbsp); 240 ml light coconut milk (1 cup); 15 ml gluten-free tamari (1 tbsp); 15 g coconut sugar (1 tbsp); 150 g red bell pepper, sliced (1 cup); 2 g fine salt (1/4 tsp); 5 g fresh cilantro, chopped (1/4 cup)

Prep: 14minCook: 238min4 servingsHard257 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Tamarind Slow Cooker Tilapia packed with 26g of protein per serving and just 257 calories. This hard recipe is ready in 252 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

27g protein of choice
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups vegetables
1 cup grain or base
3 cloves garlic
Seasoning to taste
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 79 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 59 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 257 kcal

Protein: 27.1g

Fat: 9.1g

Carbs: 18.4g

Fiber: 2g

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