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Fish Taco Bowl

Fish Taco Bowl

Yield 4
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
10 Min
Cook time
20 Min
Total time
30 Min

Spicy baked cod is served on top of brown rice with slaw, pico de gallo, fresh avocado, black beans,

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Ingredients

Spicy Baked Fish
  • 4 3-ounce pieces of cod or other white fish
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 4 tablespoons bread crumbs
Slaw
  • 3 cups shredded slaw (we used cruciferous slaw)
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • pinch celery salt
Pico De Gallo
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 - 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 2 sprigs cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, peeled and minced
  • lime juice
Rice, beans, avocado, garnishes
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 15-ounce can black beans, drained
  • 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
  • sprig of cilantro
  • lime wedges

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients and bowl
  1. Prepare the rice according to package instructions in a rice cooker or Instapot. Place the fish on foil on a tray. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Top the fish with lime juice and then the seasonings. Place bread crumbs on top.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish is done.
  4. Heat the beans in the microwave.
  5. Make the slaw by mixing all ingredients together well.
  6. Make the pico de gallo by mixing all the ingredients together well.
  7. Assemble the bowls: Place the rice in the bottom. Add beans, pico de gallo, the fish and then top the fish with slaw. Garnish with lime and cilantro. Serve with a few tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

530

Fat

18 g

Sat. Fat

3 g

Carbs

67 g

Fiber

17 g

Net carbs

51 g

Sugar

10 g

Protein

28 g

Sodium

636 mg

Cholesterol

41 mg
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Strawberry S'Mores

Strawberry S'Mores

Yield 1
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
5 Min
Cook time
2 Min
Total time
7 Min

Here is a fun way to make a strawberry nutella s'more!

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Ingredients

  • 1 graham cracker, broken in 2 even halves
  • 1 tsp Nutella spread
  • 1 strawberry, hulled, cut in thin slices

Instructions

  1. Melt the marshmallow over a gas stove or campfire.
  2. Assemble the s'more: 1/2 graham cracker with Nutella, then the strawberry slices on top of the Nutella.
  3. Add the toasted marshmallow.
  4. Cap with the final graham cracker half.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

90

Fat

3 g

Sat. Fat

2 g

Carbs

15 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

14 g

Sugar

7 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

94 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg
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Shakshuka

Shakshuka

Yield 3
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
5 Min
Cook time
10 Min
Total time
15 Min

Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern and North African dish that consists of eggs poached in a flavorful tomato and pepper sauce, often spiced with various aromatic herbs and spices. It's typically served as a breakfast or brunch dish and is known for its rich and comforting flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 15-ounce can of chickpeas, drained
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 each 14.5-ounce cans of diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste (pinch each)
  • 6 large eggs
  • Garnishes
  • Chopped parsley
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or labneh (labneh is strained yogurt)

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute briefly. Add the pepper. Stir for a few minutes.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes, rinsing out the can with 1 cup water, and adding it to the sauce. Add the chickpeas and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 6 minutes.
  3. Create 6 divots in the sauce with a spoon and crack in 6 eggs, keeping them evenly distributed. Turn down the heat, cover the pan, and simmer until the eggs are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. Garnish with chopped parsley and dollops of Greek yogurt or labneh. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450.83

Fat

22.48 g

Sat. Fat

4.87 g

Carbs

35.5 g

Fiber

9.6 g

Net carbs

25.89 g

Sugar

9.2 g

Protein

28.74 g

Sodium

640.56 mg

Cholesterol

375.33 mg
Shakshukahttps://youtu.be/qgIcvhiWiRYLearn how to make shakshuka, a vibrant, flavor-packed dish of gently poached eggs nestled in a rich tomato and pepper sauce seasoned with garlic, cumin, and paprika. In this step-by-step video, we’ll show you how to build layers of flavor, achieve perfectly set egg whites with silky yolks, and finish the dish with fresh herbs and optional feta for a beautiful presentation.https://i.imgur.com/9FKbrFJ.jpeg
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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy’s passion for cooking began with helping her grandmother make raisin oatmeal for breakfast. From there, she earned her first food service job at 15, was accepted to the world-famous Culinary Institute of America at 18 (where she graduated second in her class), and went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland, where she focused on pastry arts and baking. After a decade in food service for Hyatt Hotels, Judy launched Food and Health Communications to focus on flavor and health. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude distinction from Johnson and Wales University with a BS in Culinary Arts, holds a master’s degree in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and runs a food photography & motion studio where her love is creating fun recipes and content.

Judy received The Culinary Institute of America’s Pro Chef II certification, the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year. Her enthusiasm for eating nutritiously and deliciously leads her to constantly innovate and use the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to guide her creativity, from putting new twists on fajitas to adapting Italian brownies to include ingredients like toasted nuts and cooked honey. Judy’s publishing company, Food and Health Communications, is dedicated to her vision that everyone can make food that tastes as good as it is for you.

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