Three Simple Recipes, One Healthy Meal

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For tonight's dinner I decided to go simple...fish and veggies.  Light, healthy yet satisfying.  On the menu: balsamic glazed tilapia, oven roasted broccoli and corn on the cob.  Yum!



Roasted Broccoli:
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper

1.  Toss broccoli in olive oil, salt, and pepper.  Put in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes at 425.

2,  When done (you should be able to stick them with a fork and ends will be browned), sprinkle with cheese and lemon juice...toss to coat.

Corn on the Cob:

2 ears of corn, shucked and cleaned
4 tbsp butter/margarine
garlic powder
Cajun seasoning

like this

1.  Cut lengths of foil big enough to wrap each ear in.  Add butter and seasonings (place in the center and arrange it so that it will go the length of the ear...as pictured).

2.  Add ear on top of butter and seasonings.  Wrap tightly.

3.  Place in a baking dish or on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes in 425 oven.  *Cook times may vary based on the size of the ear of corn.

4.  Carefully unwrap and place in your corn holder and drizzle with seasoned, melted butter.

Balsamic Glazed Tilapia:

2 tilapia fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp minced garlic
salt and pepper

1.  Add garlic and balsamic to small saucepan.  Simmer until it reaches a syrupy consistency...about 10 minutes.

2.  Preheat oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Season fillets with salt and pepper.  Saute approximately 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.  This time may vary based on the thickness of your fish.

3.  Pour balsamic glaze over fish and spoon it over the fish to coat.

4.  Carefully remove fish to plate and serve.