Baked Tilapia with Steamed Broccoli and Sweet Potato

Ingredients

• Tilapia fillet 6 oz
• Broccoli 1.5 cups
• Sweet potato 1 medium
• Olive oil 1 tbsp

Method

1. Preheat oven and prepare sweet potato. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potato thoroughly and pierce it several times with a fork. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake in the oven for about 35-40 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
   Tip: Piercing the sweet potato allows steam to escape and helps it cook evenly.
2. Prepare the tilapia fillet. While the sweet potato bakes, pat the tilapia fillet dry with paper towels. Lightly brush both sides with half of the olive oil. Optionally, season with salt, pepper, or your favorite herbs.
   Tip: Drying the fish helps the olive oil and seasonings stick better.
3. Bake the tilapia. Place the tilapia fillet on a baking dish or sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven (can be done alongside the sweet potato) for about 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
   Tip: Check the fish at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking.
4. Steam the broccoli. While the tilapia bakes, cut broccoli into florets if not already done. Place the broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover, and steam for about 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender but still crisp.
   Tip: Avoid over-steaming to keep broccoli vibrant and retain nutrients.
5. Finish and serve. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the steamed broccoli and toss gently. Plate the baked tilapia alongside the steamed broccoli and the baked sweet potato. Optionally, add a squeeze of lemon over the fish for extra flavor.
   Tip: Serving immediately ensures the best texture and flavor.

Pro tips

• Use a meat thermometer to check the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption.
• To save time, start steaming broccoli when the sweet potato has about 10 minutes left to bake.