Sunday, April 5, 2009

Fish Sandwich with Spinach Mac and Cheese


This meal was very simple and includes an easy way to slip spinach into your child's diet.

For the fish sandwich

Fresh fish fillets (Catfish or Tilapia)
Salt & Pepper
2T Olive Oil & 2T Butter
Garlic
Avacado
Cabbage
Cilantro
Green Onion
Mayo
Lime Juice
French Bread Loaves

For the Spinach Macaroni

Frozen Chopped Spinach
Penne Pasta
Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 cup Milk
Salt & Pepper

Start by preparing the Macaroni. Boil the pasta until al dente. Drain and mix in thawed spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Layer in a baking dish alternating pasta and cheese with sprinkles of milk. Start with pasta and end with a layer of cheese. Bake at 350 until all cheese is melted and the top is brown.

While pasta is baking, preheat a large skillet. Add olive oil, butter and garlic. Season fillets with Salt and Pepper. Saute in hot skillet until brown and flaky.

For spread, mix mayo, chopped green onion, cilantro and lime juice.

To assemble sandwich, split and toast French loaves. Spread each side with mayo mixture. Add grilled fish, avacado and shredded cabbage. (or lettuce)

Serve with spinach macaronni and enjoy!

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