Tilapia and Basmati Brown Garbanzo Rice

Hi Everybody! So sorry to have neglected my health blog. No valid excuse except to say  that I have been extremely busy these days with other projects/business demands that have taken priority.  This is not to say however, that I have equally abandoned my Healthy Hottie lifestyle. No. I have continued in my efforts towards weight-loss, a tighter, firmer body  and general well being. I will say this schorching summer heat has really been conducive to eating less and drinking more (water, that is;)  Somehow the heat and intense humidity eliminates the cravings for food binges and replaces it with an insatiable need for lots and lots of cold water. Always a Plus when trying to lead and maintain a healthy life style. H20 after all is the life-line.

I have many updates to share regarding my progress, future goals and daily struggles but I decided I'd give the whole vlog concept another try, so look out for a future post where I'll link a video of me talking to the camera and hopefully a few other interested parties. (i.e. you kind folks, and other curious youtube viewers:)

Meanwhile, thought I'd share a yummy, light and easy to make Fish Dinner I recently made.  Total prep time: 30 minutes!

Sautéed Tilapia with cilantro and onions and Brown Basmati with Garbanzo Beans.

Cast of Characters:
1.5lbs of Tilapia filets, cut in chunks
2 cloves of garlic finely diced
1/2 a red onion, cut in fine strips
Fresh Corn (cut from cob)
1/2  a bushel of fresh cilantro
1 cup of stewed organic tomatoes
1 Tsp of Olive Oil
A pinch of cumin
A pinch of cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

For Rice:
1 Cup of Basmati Brown Rice
1/2 of good quality (organic) garbanzo beans, drained
2 Tsp of Anato Powder (for color)
1 Box of Chicken Broth
1 Tbs of Olive Oil

Directions: In sauté pan add olive oil on medium heat, then add garlic, onions and let caramelize. Add the tilapia chunks, let caramelize on both sides. Then add Stewed tomatoes and cilantro and let simmer as such.

After you've let simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the freshly cut corn, cayenne, cumin and then cover:

Tilapia cooks quickly so make sure to not overcook.

For the rice. In separate saucepan, add 2 cups of Broth to one cup of rice. You may have to add a little more broth/water because brown rice absorbs more than white, so use your judgment. Allow liquid to boil and then add the rice, garbanzo beans, salt and annatto powder. Mix well. Leave heat on high until all of the liquid is almost absorbed and little air pockets begin forming in the rice. Stir in the olive oil with a fork (fluffing as you go) and then cover and let cook on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes depending on amount of rice.

Finally, serve along side a leafy salad and enjoy:)

A nice, healthy but yummy dinner. Hope you enjoy!

xoxo,
The Healthy Hottie