Tilapia with White Wine Caper Sauce

My cooking isn't exactly what it used to be, especially since we typically eat dinner after we've put Theo to bed, so quick and easy is definitely the top priority.  This dinner was both quick and easy, while also being pretty healthy and really, really delicious.  Seriously, Colin couldn't stop raving about it and said it's the best dinner I've made in a while--I totally agree!


1 lb. tilapia filets

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons capers
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Season tilapia with salt and pepper.  Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.   Cook the tilapia in batches, 2-3 minutes per side, adding more oil to the pan if necessary.  Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.  Add the wine to the skillet and cook on medium-high heat until it has reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.  Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining butter, plus the capers and parsley.  Serve the tilapia with the sauce over top.

Source: Real Simple (slightly modified)



I served the tilapia with this super easy side dish.  I kind of just threw together a few things that we had on hand and it ended up so good!  This was also insanely easy and healthy--win win!


Chickpea, Veggie and Feta Saute


1 can chickpeas, drained
6 oz. baby spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta
Salt and pepper to taste


Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add chickpeas to the pan and stir occasionally, until they start to slightly brown.  Add in spinach and tomatoes, continue stirring occasionally until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften.  Season with salt and pepper, stir in feta and serve.

Smoothies

I've been on a major smoothie kick lately and although they almost always turn out tasting good, there have been a few that really stood out as being extra delicious.  Theo loves smoothies and I'm always happy for the opportunity to get a few more fruits and/or veggies into my little growing boy!  Here are the best of the best, so far:

Pink Smoothie


1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen mango
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup almond milk

Green Smoothie

1 pear sliced
Handful of spinach
Handful of kale with ribs removed
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup orange juice (increase as needed for desired consistency)

Orange Smoothie

1 cup frozen mango
2 bananas (preferably one of the bananas is frozen)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup almond milk

The One: "Healthy" Cookies

That little devil Pinterest has managed to convince me that there is such a thing as a "healthy" cookie.  I've tried several recipes that have made this claim, but haven't been much of a fan so far.  Today we had two bananas sitting around that were about to be overripe, so I decided to mush them up and add in a few other ingredients and hope for the best.  These actually turned out really good (they even got Colin's seal of approval!) and I'll definitely be making them again.

1 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 ripe bananas
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, or could be substituted with raisins)
1-2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350.  Peel and mash bananas in a large bowl.  Add in all other ingredients and mix.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then drop by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet.  Bake for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned.