Ratatouille fish en papillote

Published by Chatelaine on 10/1/2011
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes
Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients   4 tilapia fillets (about 150 g each)
1 cup [250 ml] dry white wine
2 seeded plum tomatoes
1 small Japanese eggplant
1 small zucchini
1 small onion
1/2 yellow pepper
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red-chili flakes
1/2 cup dry whole-wheat couscous
2 tbsp water
1 lemon sliced into 1/4 inch slices

Position rack in lower third of oven. Preheat to 400F. Place 4 tilapia fillets (about 150 g each) in a pie plate with 1 cup dry white wine. Marinate at room temperature for 15 min. Lay 4 sheets of parchment (or foil) twice the size of fillets on counter. Fold each in half crosswise, then open and lay flat. Julienne 2 seeded plum tomatoes, 1 small Japanese eggplant, 1 small zucchini, 1 small onion and 1/2 yellow pepper. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl.
Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp red-chili flakes. Toss until coated. Stir 1/2 cup of dry whole-wheat couscous with 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Divide couscous among parchment sheets. Divide vegetable mixture and make a nest with each portion on top of couscous. Lay 1 fillet over each portion of vegetables. Discard marinade.
Season tilapia with fresh pepper. Slice a lemon into 12 1/4-in. slices. Place 3 on each fillet, overlapping to fit. Fold each piece of parchment in half over the fillets. Double-fold all edges to seal completely and form a packet. Place packets on a large baking sheet. Bake in lower third of oven until vegetables are cooked, 20 min. Place packets on plates and serve.

Why It's Good For You:
HOT HOT HEAT
Chili flakes are a great way to boost the zip without adding extra calories. Capsaicin, the phytochemical in chili peppers that provides heat, may help lower blood pressure and inhibit growth of cancer cells.

SUPERHERO C
Zucchini is a good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps fight heart disease and some cancers.

HEART SMARTS
Whole-grain foods such as couscous contain phytosterols, compounds that may help prevent heart disease by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol

Nutrients per Serving
330 calories
35 g protein
28 g carbohydrates
10 g fat
5 g fibre
369 mg sodium