3 Reasons why its heart healthy:
- This recipe contains red cabbage, which has a high antioxidant content, lowering blood pressure. Red cabbage also has other compounds such as fibre and Vitamins A, C, K and B6, which lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, helping you have a healthier heart!
- This recipe incorporates healthy fats from the avocado and extra virgin olive oil, helping to maintain healthy ‘good’ (HDL) cholesterol levels.
- The use of wholegrain wraps incorporates high fibre to this recipe, which also aids in lowering ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol.
Fish Tacos
These fish tacos are a great light meal that is delicious and good for your heart!
Servings
2
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
35
minutesIngredients
- Coleslaw
30 g Low Fat Mayonnaise or Fat Free Natural Yoghurt
1/2 Lime, Juiced
2 tbsp Chopped Coriander
100 g Red Cabbage
A sprinkle of black pepper
- Tacos
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Lime, Juiced
1 tsp Chilli Powder
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
A sprinkle of Black Pepper
2 x Cod Fillets (or any other white fish)
4 x Wholegrain Mini Tortilla Wraps
1 x Avocado, Sliced
2 tbsp Low Fat Mayonnaise or Fat Free Natural Yoghurt to serve
1 x Jalapeño or a sprinkle of chilli flake
Directions
- Coleslaw:
- In a big bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or yoghurt), lime juice and coriander.
- Finely chop and shred the red cabbage and add to marinade.
- Add the black pepper.
- Cover and place in the fridge until you are ready to serve!
- Tacos
- In a medium bowl, add half of the olive oil, lime juice and all of the seasonings.
- Chop the cod into bite sized pieces and add into the bowl of seasonings.
- Heat a large pan with the rest of the olive oil and arrange the cod evenly in the pan. Cook for 3 minutes and then flip the cod over and cook of another 3 minutes.
- Remove the fish from the pan and allow it to rest.
- Heat the tortilla wraps and then top with the fish, coleslaw and sliced avocado. Squeeze any remaining lime juice over the top, a squeeze of mayonnaise and the Jalapeño.
- Serve and enjoy!
