AFFORDABLE DINNER
Paprika Fish with Carrot Pea Rice
★ Kid-ApprovedAn easy, wholesome recipe made without gluten or yeast ingredients—created for real families and real grocery budgets.
TIME35 minESTIMATED COST$2.46 per servingDIETGluten free + yeast free

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Ingredients
- ✓4 frozen white fish fillets, thawed in the refrigerator, about 5 ounces each
- ✓1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- ✓2 medium carrots, diced small
- ✓1 cup frozen peas
- ✓1 small onion, diced
- ✓2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ✓1 teaspoon paprika labeled gluten free
- ✓1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ✓1/2 teaspoon dried dill labeled gluten free
- ✓1/2 teaspoon salt
- ✓Black pepper to taste
- ✓2 cups water
LET'S COOK
Directions
- 1Heat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed sheet pan
- 2Keep the raw fish and its juices away from the vegetables, wash hands after handling it, and sanitize the work area
- 3Pat the fish dry, place it on the pan, and brush with 1 tablespoon oil
- 4Season the fish with half the paprika, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper
- 5Bake 12–16 minutes until every fillet reaches 145°F and flakes easily, then use clean utensils and a clean plate for the cooked fish
- 6Meanwhile heat the remaining oil in a medium lidded saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion and carrots 4 minutes
- 7Stir in the rice, water, and remaining seasonings and bring to a gentle boil
- 8Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes without lifting the lid
- 9Stir in the frozen peas, cover, and cook 3–5 minutes more until the rice is tender and the peas are steaming
- 10Divide the carrot-pea rice among four plates and add one fish fillet to each
- 11Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days
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