Middle Eastern-Spiced Tilapia
with Bulgur-Chickpea Pilaf and Roasted Peppers- Tilapia
- Mustard
- Wheat
- Milk
- Soy
- Sulphites
- Tree nuts
- Wheat
- Milk
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- May contain traces of allergens
- Gluten
Ingredients: Chickpeas (chickpeas, water, salt, ascorbic acid, disodium EDTA) • Tilapia fillets • Sweet bell pepper • Red onion • Bulgur wheat (wheat) (durum wheat semolina) • Lemon • Yogurt sauce (milk) (cream, pasteurized milk, milk protein concentrate, yogurt (partly skimmed milk, skim milk powder, bacterial culture), sour cream (milk ingredients, modified corn starch, guar gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum, sodium citrate, bacterial culture), cucumber, garlic, lemon, vinegar, modified cornstarch, water, canola oil, salt, white pepper, herbs, potassium sorbate) • Spinach • Middle Eastern spice blend (mustard) (spices, paprika powder, salt, sugar (corn syrup solids, sugar), garlic powder, black pepper, mustard ground, canola oil, oleoresin paprika, silicon dioxide) • Parsley • Garlic.
Ingredients
300 g
Tilapia
(Contains: Tilapia)
15 g
Middle Eastern Seasoning
(Contains: Mustard May be present: Soy, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame)
7 g
Parsley
1 unit(s)
Chickpeas
(May be present: Gluten, Wheat)
½ cup
Bulgur Wheat
(Contains: Wheat May be present: Gluten)
1 unit(s)
Lemon
1 unit(s)
Sweet Bell Pepper
1 unit(s)
Red Onion
3 tbsp
Yogurt Sauce
(Contains: Milk)
28 g
Baby Spinach
2 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Cooking Steps
- Before starting, preheat the broiler to high. Wash and dry all produce.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas.
- Core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch slices.
- Peel then cut half the onion into 1/4-inch slices. Chop the other half into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
- Heat a medium pot over medium.
- When hot add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chopped onions and garlic. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring constatnly, until softened. Season with salt.
- Add 3/4 cup (1 1/2 cups) water. Cover and bring to a boil over high.
- Once boiling, add bulgur and chickpeas. Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 15-16 min, until bulgur is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with foil.
- Arrange peppers, sliced onions and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with half the Middle Eastern Seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
- Pat tilapia dry with paper towels, pressing well to absorb as much moisture as possible. Season with salt, pepper and remaining Middle Eastern Seasoning.
- Place tilapia on top of veggies.
- Roast tilapia and veggies in the middle of the oven for 10-12 min, until tilapia is cooked through and veggies are tender.**
- Meanwhile, roughly chop spinach.
- Roughly chop parsley.
- Zest, then cut lemon into wedges.
- Fuff bulgur mixture with a fork.
- Add spinach, half the parsley and lemon zest. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide bulgur-chickpea pilaf between plates.
- Top with veggies and tilapia.
- Drizzle with yogurt sauce.
- Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
- Squeeze a lemon wedge over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The spice blend and yogurt sauce were highlights for many, though some found the overall seasoning mild and the bulgur pilaf lacking depth.
- Ease of prep: Most reviewers found the recipe straightforward; keep a close eye on the broiler, as vegetables can begin to burn within five minutes depending on oven strength.
- Suggestions: Add extra spice to the tilapia marinade for a bolder flavour, and consider toasting the chickpeas in the oven to add crunch to the pilaf. Some reviewers suggest doubling the roasted peppers to balance the dish.
- Leftovers: The yogurt sauce ran short for larger households, so consider supplementing with extra if cooking for a family.
