Zesty Blackened Tilapia with Garlic Green Beans and Sweet Potato Mash

Step 1: Prepare the Blackening Seasoning

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to make the blackening seasoning.

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Step 2: Season and Bake the Tilapia

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush the tilapia fillets with olive oil and rub the blackening seasoning onto both sides of the fillets. Place the seasoned tilapia fillets on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Step 3: Steam and Sauté the Green Beans

While the tilapia is baking, steam the green beans until they are crisp-tender. Then sauté the minced garlic with the green beans in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes.

• 1 lb green beans
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Step 4: Prepare the Sweet Potato Mash

In a separate pot, boil the sweet potatoes until they are fork-tender. Drain the water and mash the sweet potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.

• 2 lbs sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Step 5: Serve the Meal

Serve the blackened tilapia with the garlic green beans and sweet potato mash.