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Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

18 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 30MINS

Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

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This fabulous Fish Taco recipe packs all the food groups into one amazing lunchtime dish.
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I'm Julian, The Step Stool Chef. I inspire kids to cook with a “kids teaching kids” approach that features easy to follow recipes kids can try at home. Here, the kids are the chefs and the adults are the helpers.
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This fabulous Fish Taco recipe packs all the food groups into one amazing lunchtime dish.
30MINS
Total Time
$4.37
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Scallion
1 bunch
Scallion
2 scallions per 4 servings
Garlic
3 cloves
Mango
1
Medium Mango
Orange
1
Medium Orange
Lime
2 1/2
Limes, juiced
1/4 cup plus 1/2 tsp juice per 4 servings
Water
2/3 cup
Water
Quinoa
1/3 cup
Fish Fillet
1 lb
Fish Fillet
Ground Cumin
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
Chili Powder
as needed
Chili Powder
Salt
as needed
Whole Wheat Tortilla
8
Whole Wheat Tortillas
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
549
Fat
18.7 g
Protein
19.7 g
Carbs
79.4 g
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step 1
Chop Scallion (1 bunch), Yellow Bell Pepper (1), and Red Bell Pepper (1); peel and mince Garlic (2 cloves); chop Fresh Cilantro (4 Tbsp) and Mango (1); juice Orange (1). You will need 1/2 cup of (each) chopped bell peppers for the salsa, and 1/2 cup for the quinoa and fish.
step 1 Chop Scallion (1 bunch), Yellow Bell Pepper (1), and Red Bell Pepper (1); peel and mince Garlic (2 cloves); chop Fresh Cilantro (4 Tbsp) and Mango (1); juice Orange (1).  You will need 1/2 cup of  (each) chopped bell peppers for the salsa, and 1/2 cup for the quinoa and fish.
step 2
To make the Salsa and Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the scallion, half of each bell pepper, and half of the minced garlic, cilantro, mango and orange juice. Cover and chill. In a small bowl, combine the Greek Yogurt (4 Tbsp), 1/2 tsp juice from Limes (2 1/2) and the other half of the minced garlic. Cover and chill.
step 3
In a medium saucepan, combine Water (2/3 cup) with the Quinoa (1/3 cup) and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender. Set aside.
step 4
In a large nonstick saute pan, heat 1/8 cup of Lime Juice over medium heat. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and minced Garlic (1 clove) and cook for about 4 minutes.
step 4 In a large nonstick saute pan, heat 1/8 cup of Lime Juice over medium heat. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and minced Garlic (1 clove) and cook for about 4 minutes.
step 5
Sprinkle the Fish Fillet (1 lb) on both sides with Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Salt (as needed), and Ground Black Pepper (as needed) and add to the pan with the bell peppers. Add the remaining 1/8 cup of Lime Juice and cook, turning once, for 5 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily.
step 5 Sprinkle the Fish Fillet (1 lb) on both sides with Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Salt (as needed), and Ground Black Pepper (as needed) and add to the pan with the bell peppers. Add the remaining 1/8 cup of Lime Juice and cook, turning once, for 5 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily.
step 6
Gently tear the fish into bite-sized pieces. Add the Scallion (1) and Chili Powder (as needed) to the quinoa, then gently add the quinoa to the fish, and stir to combine.
step 6 Gently tear the fish into bite-sized pieces. Add the Scallion (1) and Chili Powder (as needed) to the quinoa, then gently add the quinoa to the fish, and stir to combine.
step 7
To assemble tacos, warm the Whole Wheat Tortillas (8), then spread 1 tablespoon of the garlic-lime sauce on each warm tortilla. Top with approximately ½ cup of the Fresh Spinach (4 cups). Arrange ¼ cup of the quinoa-fish mixture down center of each tortilla.
step 7 To assemble tacos, warm the Whole Wheat Tortillas (8), then spread 1 tablespoon of the garlic-lime sauce on each warm tortilla. Top with approximately ½ cup of the Fresh Spinach (4 cups). Arrange ¼ cup of the quinoa-fish mixture down center of each tortilla.
step 8
Wrap the tortillas.
step 8 Wrap the tortillas.
step 9
Serve with salsa and enjoy!
step 9 Serve with salsa and enjoy!
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American
Lunch
Fish
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Father's Day
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