Low-Carb Dinner

Monkfish with Mediterranean Vegetables

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Monkfish with Mediterranean Vegetables
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Health Score:
89 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
Calories:
240
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The peppers in this dish are brimming with vitamin A, which supports healthy eyesight and skin, as well as immune-boosting vitamin C. The monkfish is filled is a great source of protein and iodine, which contributes to the normal functioning of the thyroid gland and is important for many metabolic processes.

Garnish this dish with fresh dill or parsley and a squeeze of lemon. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie240 cal.(11 %)
Protein29 g(30 %)
Fat9 g(8 %)
Carbohydrates8 g(5 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4.7 g(16 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D3.4 μg(17 %)
Vitamin E7 mg(58 %)
Vitamin K34.4 μg(57 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin9.2 mg(77 %)
Vitamin B₆0.8 mg(57 %)
Folate118 μg(39 %)
Pantothenic acid0.9 mg(15 %)
Biotin10.5 μg(23 %)
Vitamin B₁₂3.4 μg(113 %)
Vitamin C202 mg(213 %)
Potassium920 mg(23 %)
Calcium93 mg(9 %)
Magnesium91 mg(30 %)
Iron2.6 mg(17 %)
Iodine50 μg(25 %)
Zinc1.5 mg(19 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.5 g
Uric acid265 mg
Cholesterol42 mg
Complete sugar7 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
24 ozs Monkfish
1 green Bell pepper
1 Red Bell pepper
1 yellow Bell pepper
1 shallot
1 garlic clove
1 splash white wine
2 Tbsps scallions
2 Zucchini
Sea salt
freshly ground peppers
olive oil (for cooking)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
shallotgarlic cloveZucchiniolive oil

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse and halve bell peppers, remove seeds and ribs and chop finely.  

2.

Peel shallot and garlic, then chop finely. Heat olive oil in a pan and saute diced peppers, shallot and garlic for a few minutes. Deglaze pan with a dash of white wine and simmer for about 2 minutes or until all liquid has evaporated. Season with salt, sprinkle with chives and remove from heat.

3.

Cut monkfish medallions into 12 pieces each about 2 ounces. Cut each on the side to make a small pocket and stuff with pepper mixture. Arrange in a baking pan, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for about 10 minutes. 

4.

Rinse and trim zucchini, cut into thin strips.

5.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and saute zucchini strips for about 2-3 minutes, season with salt.

6.

Arrange zucchini spaghetti on warmed plates, top each serving with 3 stuffed monkfish pieces  and serve.