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Catfish with Black Bean and Avocado Relish

Team this diabetic-friendly grilled main dish fish recipe with a colorful bean, avocado, and cilantro medley. The relish is also good with halibut or tuna.
MAKES: 6 servings
CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 14
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Catfish with Black Bean and Avocado Relish
 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Calories: 273
  • Protein(gm): 23
  • Carbohydrate(gm): 14
  • Fat, total(gm): 15
  • Cholesterol(mg): 53
  • Saturated fat(gm): 3
  • Dietary Fiber, total(gm): 6
  • Sodium(mg): 337
  • Diabetic Exchanges

  • Vegetables(d.e): 1
  • Starch(d.e): 1
  • Very Lean Meat(d.e): 3
  • Fat(d.e): 3
  • 6 4 ounces fresh or frozen catfish fillets, about 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and diced
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • Lime wedges

1. Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.

2. For relish, in a small bowl, combine lime peel, lime juice, cilantro, oregano, green onion, olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper. In a medium bowl, combine beans, avocado, and tomato; stir in half of the cilantro mixture. Cover and chill until serving time.

3. Place fish on rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 4 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning and brushing once with remaining cilantro mixture halfway through grilling. Discard any remaining cilantro mixture. Serve fish with relish and lime wedges. Makes 6 servings.


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