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Skillet Tomato-Basil Orzo and Tilapia

Skillet Tomato-Basil Orzo and Tilapia

with Roasted Red Pepper
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Calories
770 kcal
Protein
50g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Tilapia
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Crustaceans
  • Fish
  • Mustard
  • Gluten
  • Sesame
  • Milk
  • Tree nuts
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

300 g

Tilapia

(Contains: Tilapia)

170 g

Orzo

(Contains: Wheat, Gluten)

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

1 unit(s)

Zucchini

¼ cup

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk May be present: Soy, Sulphites)

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

1 tbsp

Garlic Puree

(May be present: Wheat, Crustaceans, Fish, Mustard, Gluten, Sesame, Sulphites, Soy, Milk, Tree nuts, Egg)

1 unit(s)

Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion

56 g

Yellow Onion, chopped

7 g

Basil

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Butter*

½ tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories770 kcal
Fat25 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Carbohydrate89 g
Sugar15 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Protein50 g
Cholesterol100 mg
Sodium870 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium1600 mg
Calcium250 mg
Iron5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

Cook orzo
1
  • Before starting, preheat broiler to high.
  • To a large, add 8 cups water and 1 tsp salt (use same for 4 servings). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Wash and dry all produce.
  • To the boiling water, add orzo. Cook for 8-10 min, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite.
  • Strain orzo, then return to the pot, off heat.
  • Stir in 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter. 
Prep
2
  • Meanwhile, cut zucchini into 1/2-inch moons. 
  • Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. 
  • Pat tilapia dry with paper towels, then cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook veggies
3
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp 1 tbsp) oil, then zucchini and peppers.
  • Cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add garlic. Cook for 30 sec until fragrant.
Make sauce and cook tilapia
4
  • To the pan with the veggies, add crushed tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook for 3-4 min, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add tilapia to the pan, stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tilapia turns opaque, 3-4 min.**
Finish and serve
5
  • To the pot with the orzo, add tomato-shrimp sauce and half the pesto, then stir to combine. Seaon with salt and pepper.
  • Divide pasta between plates.
  • Drizzle remaining pesto over top.
  • Sprinkle over Parrmesan and remaining basil over top.
Modularity Step (under step 2)
6

If you've opted to get tilapia, pat dry with paper towels, then cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

Modularity Step (under step 4)
7

Add tilapia to the pan, stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tilapia turns opaque, 3-4 min.**