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Costa Rican Tilapia

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, divided
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
• 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 6 tilapia fillets, about 5 ounces each
• 3/4 cup long-grain rice
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2 oranges, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black or pinto beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Combine lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar.
2. Add tilapia and marinate 15 minutes, turning once.

1. Cook rice and keep warm.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3. In a large, skillet or saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat.
4. Add remaining garlic and onions; sauté until translucent.
5. Add 2 tablespoons cilantro, oranges, tomatoes, beans, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and cayenne.
6. Cook, uncovered, until hot stirring occasionally.
7. Transfer hot rice to a baking dish.
8. Add bean mixture and blend.
9. Overlap tilapia fillets on top and add marinade over fillets.
10. Bake until the tilapia begins to flake.

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