Mediterranean Baked Tilapia Recipe is cooked on a sheet pan with a rainbow of vegetables. The tilapia is brushed with a mixture of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and za’atar. This sheet pan meal bakes in the oven in under 20 minutes and is not only healthy but bursting with flavor. Serve this alongside pita bread and a big fattoush salad.
– 4 - 6 ounce tilapia filets – 1 small yellow squash, sliced lengthwise then into ¼-inch thick ‘half moons’ – 1 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise then into ¼-inch thick ‘half moons’ – 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped into 2 inch pieces – 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half – 1 medium red bell pepper, any color, thinly sliced – 4 garlic cloves, minced – 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a medium bowl mix together the garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, za'ater {or spice of your choice} salt and pepper and whisk together. Set aside.
Chop all of your vegetables and place them in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle half of the olive oil mixture over the vegetables and gently toss.
On a non-stick baking sheet {or spray the baking sheet with non-stick spray} arrange the vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Using the remaining olive oil mixture brush each side of the tilapia filets.