Baked Tilapia with Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Thick slices of green cabbage roasted until caramelized, served alongside tender baked tilapia fillets seasoned with garlic powder and sweet paprika.
Green cabbage is an undisputed renal superfood: loaded with phytochemicals that combat oxidative stress, high in vitamin K and C, yet extremely low in potassium and sodium.
Ingredients
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Cooking Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Place cabbage steaks on the first sheet. Brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with half the paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
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Roast cabbage steaks for 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, arrange tilapia fillets on the second sheet. Brush with remaining olive oil and season with remaining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
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Place tilapia in the oven alongside the cabbage and bake both for an additional 10 to 12 minutes until cabbage edges are golden-brown and fish flakes easily.
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Serve each tilapia fillet atop a roasted cabbage steak with fresh lemon wedges.
Kidney Nutrition & Mineral Prep Tips
Dietitian Tip: Roasting cabbage caramelizes its natural sugars, transforming a simple low-potassium vegetable into a flavorful side without adding butter or salt.
Stage Adaptation: Safe for Stages 1 through 4.