These fish cakes are a delicious way to get in your protein and veggies! Don’t skip making the mango salsa—it adds freshness and exciting flavors to every bite. Meal planning is important when it comes to following the Whole30 diet, and this recipe also makes great leftovers! Top the fish cake with an egg for breakfast, throw it over a bed of salad for lunch, or enjoy again with the salsa for dinner. Make sure to make enough for easy future meals, too!
PREP TIME:15 min
COOK TIME:45 min
TOTAL TIME:1 hr
SERVES:4
Ingredients
Mango salsa
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Nutrition per serving
320 CALS
25 G
30 G
12 G
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AMOUNT PER SERVING% DAILY VALUE
Calories
320
From Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
1.5g
8%
Cholesterol
60mg
20%
Sodium
630mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugar
19g
Protein
25g
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Place the tilapia filets in a greased 9x13” pan.
3. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the tilapia can easily be flaked with a fork.
4. While the fish is baking, pierce the sweet potato with a fork, then place on a microwave-safe plate.
5. Microwave for 5 minutes or until potato is soft.
6. Cut the potato in half, then scoop out the flesh into a medium-sized bowl.
7. Use a fork or a potato masher to mash.
8. When the fish is done baking, add it to the mashed potato, then flake the fish with a fork. (Make sure to leave the oven, since you will be using it again.)
9. Add the remaining ingredients of the fish cakes to the bowl, then stir until well combined.
10. Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil and cooking spray.
11. Divide the fish mixture into 12 equal balls, then place them on the baking sheet. Flatten into round patties.
12. Bake for 20 minutes. Flip over, then continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes.
13. While the fish cakes are baking, make the mango salsa.
14. Add all of the salsa ingredients into in a medium bowl.
15. Stir until well combined.
16. Remove the fish cakes, then cool for about 5 minutes.
17. To serve, top with the mango salsa.
18. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition per serving
320 CALS
25 G
30 G
12 G
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AMOUNT PER SERVING% DAILY VALUE
Calories
320
From Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
1.5g
8%
Cholesterol
60mg
20%
Sodium
630mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugar
19g
Protein
25g
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