Mahi-Mahi & Black Rice Bowl – A Protein Flip Classic

Serves

Prep Time

10 min

Total Time

30 min

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Mediterranean

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This mahi recipe is a very easy and healthy weeknight dish. Lots of protein, fiber and complex carbs. Adding the black rice rounds out the meal and gives it nice texture.

Ingredients

(Serves 4) 4 mahi mahi fillets (4 oz each)
1 Tbsp olive oil Salt & black pepper to taste
2 cups cooked black rice (½ cup per serving)
1 cup shelled edamame (¼ cup per serving)
4 cups fresh spinach (1 cup per serving)

For the Edamame Pesto:

1 cup shelled edamame
1 small garlic clove
¼ cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pistachios)
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
2 Tbsp olive oil
1–2 Tbsp water (to loosen if needed)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste

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Directions

Make the Pesto: In a food processor, blend edamame, garlic, nuts, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, and water until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the Mahi: Pat fillets dry. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.
Sear fish 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Prepare the Base: Warm black rice and divide evenly onto plates.
Top each with fresh spinach leaves.
Assemble: Place mahi mahi on top of the greens, spoon pesto generously over the fish, and sprinkle with extra herbs or nuts if desired.