NUT-CRUSTED FISH FILLETS

4 servings

Prep: 20 minutes

Bake at 400 degrees for 17 to 19 minutes

Cook: 14 to 16 minutes

Fish:
4 slices reduced-calorie wheat bread
1/3 cup sliced almonds, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 flounder fillets, about 6 ounces each
Stir Fry:
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 carrot (1/4 pound) peeled and cut into 2 inch matchsticks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoons black pepper
2 large scallions, chopped, for garnish
lemon slices, for garnish

1. Fish: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Coat 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Place bread in bowl of food processor; whirl until fine crumbs are formed.
3. In a small bowl, combine crumbs, chopped almonds, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper. Stir in olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest until all ingredients are moistened.
4. Season fish with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Fold fillets in half and place in prepared baking dish. Spoon 1/4 of the bread topping over each fillet
5. Bake in 400 degree oven 17 to 19 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
6. Stir Fry: While fish is baking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add green beans and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Stir fry for 14 to 16 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender, if skillet gets too dry, add a tablespoon or two of water.
7. Serve fish with stir fry vegetables. Garnish with scallions and lemon slices.