Tilapia Couscous Bake

This meal was the perfect solution to a hectic day. By perfect I mean it was easy to prepare,one bowl, quick to cook, one dish, which leads to quick and easy clean up! The best part being of course is that it is tasty. It has a wonderful blend of spices.

Recipe:

1 box of couscous ( I used near east 5.9 oz box)
4 single serve tilapia pieces ( each about the size of my palm)
1/4 cup of olive oil + 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of coriander
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped sun dried tomato
1/4 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup chopped dried figs or raisins
1 lemon thinly sliced

In a medium bowl mix the couscous, tomato, dates, figs, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and all spices. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a 13x9 pan or similar casserole dish drizzle one tablespoon olive oil. Place fish in a single layer in bottom of dish. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with last tablespoon of olive oil. Top fish with couscous mixture. Top with lemon slices. Pour 1 1/4 cups of water around fish. Cover tightly with foil. Bake about 30 minutes until fish flakes and couscous tender.

Serve with a side salad.