Two things: First, let me apologize for the short rushed post {likely full of typos and errors}, but I have about 4.5 minutes to write this! Second, these BBQ Tilapia and Sweet Potato Tacos are seriously so amazing, I think you’ll happily forgive my typos and poor grammar!
The truth is, I could easily have about 19.5 minutes to write this post, but ever since we’ve been living in Franklin, camping out in our incredibly generous friends’ guest bedroom, I’ve been taking Tucker on a 15 minute walk before work and I’ve come to depend on it! The neighborhood is lovely, the mornings have been absolutely gorgeous, and as I mentioned here, there is something so energizing about being outside, especially before the heat sets in.
I also have a new client meeting today with a lady who recently moved to Nashville from Florida, but previously living in Vermont. Josh and I visited Vermont last Fall with his parents and truly fell in love. I think it’s quite possible that I was born to live in Vermont. Anyway, my new client is wanting some help with paint colors, furniture layout, merging of furniture from two different homes {Florida and Vermont}, among a few other things. So A.} I can’t be late, B.} I’m really excited to get to know her and hear more about Vermont, and C.}I have a million things to do at work, but MUST leave early as tonight is the wonderful benefit that my parents church has put on for my mom and dad.
They are hoping to raise some funds to help cover the ever mounting medical expenses as we continue the search to find out what is causing Mom’s extremely rapid decline, and desperately seek a solution to help her.
The evening will be full of music, worship, and prayer! Not to mention, my dear friend is donating her gourmet cupcakes to sell at the benefit, and some extremely kind ladies from their church have volunteered to bring baked goods to sell, with all proceeds going towards medical expenses.
This past year has been so difficult with my mom’s rapid decline in health, but our family has experienced more love and kindness from the people around us than ever before. The Lord continues to overwhelm us as he works through His people and we are eternally grateful!
Okay, I’ve already used up my five minutes and am seriously cutting into my walking time, but I can’t leave without saying a few words on these BBQ Tilapia and Sweet Potato Tacos. These came as a result of trying to use up some sweet potatoes I had in the pantry before we moved and realizing that I hadn’t used any of the tilapia fillets my friend from work sent home with me.
As I began setting things out to start the process, I realized I had packed up all of my seasoning and herbs with the exception of this incredible Trader Joe’s BBQ Rub with Coffee. Which I had left out to potentially use with our friends, should we decide to grill one night.
Let’s just say, thank goodness for limited options, because for once I didn’t try to over complicate things with a million ingredients, toppings, etc and oh my…these were DELISH! If you’re not tilapia fan, I think they would be just as good with chicken, shrimp, or tofu for vegetarians/vegans. Just be sure to press the tofu first, which you can do using weights and paper towels or by using a tofu press. So yummy!
I think my “walking” time has expired, but it was worth it! Happy Friday and if any of you are in the area and would like to be at the benefit tonight, the info is posted on my Facebook page!
BBQ Tilapia and Sweet Potato Tacos
Ingredients
- 4 small taco size tortillas
- 2 tilapia fillets
- 2 small sweet potatoes cubed
- 1 avocado cubed
- Trader Joe's BBQ Rub with Coffee
- 1 tbsp Trader Joe's All Natural BBQ sauce
- Trader Joe's BBQ rub with coffee
- Salt & Pepper as desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Meanwhile, cut sweet potatoes into small cubes and spread into single layer on greased pan.
- Add tilapia fillets to greased pan as well and sprint sweet potatoes and fillets with Trader Joe's BBQ rub with coffee. I was able to use one large baking sheet and put the tilapia fillets at one end, and the sweet potatoes at the other. You could also use two small baking sheets and keep them separate.
- Once you've added BBQ rub with coffee, flip fillets and add to other side, toss sweet potatoes to evenly coat.
- Bake for 9 minutes, remove pan and flip both tilapia fillets as well as sweet potato cubes.
- Return to the oven and bake additional 2-4 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender and fillets are cooked through. For mine, they were ready at the same time.
- Allow fish and sweet potatoes to cool a few minutes, then add Trader Joe's All Natural BBQ sauce (or BBQ sauce of choice) to tilapia and break apart into small pieces, tossing to coat evenly in BBQ sauce.
- Then assemble your tacos with baked tilapia, sweet potatoes and avocado or other toppings if desired.
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