Thirty Day Challenge: Eat Whole Foods!

We are sick of being 20-30 lbs overweight (well not all of us are), but we still need to change our gruesome eating habits and eat a healthier, more wholesome diet.  We are going to try our best to eat fresh veggies, fruits, lean proteins, nuts and also drink lots and lots of water over the next 30 days.  I will be posting any meals along with recipes (if they're worth making again) and tips on our foodie blog.  Also, we will have a splurge day once a week probably on the weekends just so we can hang in there and be successful.

Here we go.....

Day 1:

Fish Foil Packs w/Summer Veggies

3 tilapia fillets (or other white, mild-flavored fish), about 5 1/2 oz each

1 zucchini, sliced into 3" matchsticks

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 1" piece of fennel, sliced thin

2 cloves garlic, sliced thin

1 red bell pepper, sliced into 3" matchsticks

1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped

1/2 lemon, juiced

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, divided

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp fresh Thyme

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Fire up the grill on medium-high.

In a large bowl, combine the sliced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, fennel, sliced green onions, garlic, oregano and basil. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the veggies and add a pinch of salt. Toss well.

Pull a square of tin foil about 12 x 24" out. Fold it in half and place one fish fillet in the center. Add some vegetables on top and around the fish, then drizzle on a little balsamic vinegar and add a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Wrap up the foil around the fish and fold in all sides tightly so that no steam escapes. You want a nice, tight little package.

Repeat with the remaining fish fillets and then place the foil packets on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 20 minutes, until fish has baked through and flakes easily. You can check the fish after 15 minutes by unwrapping a tiny corner of the foil and poking a knife or fork inside.

When done, remove from the grill and unwrap on individual plates. Enjoy!

**Can be made in the oven.  Preheat oven to 450 degrees and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Time:

30 minutes