I have completed my second Kraft Fresh Take meal challenge and I’m excited to share the results with you today. Before we get into that, let’s review my first challenge where I took the Spicy Chipotle variety of Fresh Take and made Spicy Chicken & Bacon Sandwiches with Buttermilk Cilantro Slaw. I was challenged to use my Fresh Take variety in a sandwich with BBQ side sauce flair and serve one of my favorite veggies as a side.
For my second challenge I took you to shop along with me as I went to Kroger and got what I needed to make a fresh and flavorful meal using Kraft Fresh Take. Here are the details of today’s challenge:
1) Must include one protein other than chicken
2) Incorporate your favorite fruit into the meal
3) Create a side salad that can be prepared in under 10 minutes
I knew right away that I wanted to use tilapia, it’s a family favorite around here and I’m always looking for new ways to add it to the menu. I’m head over heels in love with raspberries, so that was my fruit of choice for this challenge. The side salad part took a little longer to figure out, but what it turned into was amazingly fresh and delicious.
May I introduce the Chipotle Crusted Tilapia Tostada with Raspberry Salsa? A fresh, new take on your average tostada, taken to another level by Kraft Fresh Take Spicy Chipotle Cheddar variety. For real, this is a meal you really can’t miss…a crisp tostada shell, spread with a layer of refried beans and sprinkled with shredded cheese, topped with Chipotle Crusted Tilapia, garnished with lettuce and drizzled with Raspberry Salsa. Seriously, if you aren’t drooling by now, you must not like fish (you could easily use chicken) or Mexican food (can’t really help you there).
The side dish that I prepared with this main dish was so easy and it really hit the spot. An Avocado Confetti Salad was the perfect complement to these tostadas. By confetti salad, I mean a bunch of fresh veggies chopped and tossed with cilantro and lime juice – told you it was easy.
Below is the step by step for preparing the star of the show – the tilapia – using Kraft Fresh Take. It’s convenient and takes the guess work out of spicing things up, which by the way isn’t too spicy at all, my kids love it.
1. Make sure your fish is thawed and your Kraft Fresh Take Spicy Chipotle Cheddar Cheese & Breadcrumb Mix is ready and waiting.
2. Cut each piece of fish into equal size strips.
3. Open the Fresh Take, there will be spices and breadcrumbs on one side and cheese on the other.
4. Pull apart the center seal to make one big bag.
5. Mix well to combine both sides.
6. Beat two eggs in a shallow dish. Dip each fish strip in the egg and then in the Fresh Take mixture.
7. Place on baking sheet, repeat with remaining fish. You can press any remaining breadcrumb mixture onto the tops of the fish strips.
Bake 13-15 minutes. Meanwhile, make the Avocado Confetti Salad. When fish is baked, assemble tostadas.
Ingredients Instructions Notes *If you can't find tostada shells at the store, you can make your own by lightly frying corn tortillas in oil. Then place in 350° oven to crisp up a little more before topping. *If you're short on time, you can leave the fish whole when breading and baking.
Ingredients
- 1 AVOCADO, diced
- 1 cup FROZEN CORN
- 1 cup CHOPPED BELL PEPPERS, any color
- 2 GREEN ONIONS, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup CHOPPED CHERRY TOMATOES
- 1/4 cup CHOPPED CILANTRO
- Juice of 1/2 LIME
- SALT & PEPPER
Instructions
- Combine all veggies in a bowl. Stir in cilantro and lime juice, season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.
Fine Print: I have partnered with Kraft Foods to create recipes using Fresh Take and have been compensated for my time. As always, I have told you what I really think of it!
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This looks wonderful! You had my attention at chipotle!
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Becca, this looks wonderful! We eat tilapia once a week (my 5-year old LOVES it), and I love this Mexican take on it. I’m so intrigued with these Kraft Fresh Takes…I need to pick some up next time I get groceries!
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What a stunning looking dish! Love all the ingredients and wouldn’t have thought of using chipotle, can’t wait to try!
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Thank you, Jen!
Yum! Love new ideas for chicken dinners and I think my family would love this, thanks for sharing! Found you through Shaken Together!
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This sounds absolutely amazing. I love anything Chipotle and a big fan of tilapia! 🙂 Pinning now!
I’ve seen those in the store but haven’t tried them. I really love your addition of raspberries though. I can just imagine how good these taste. Thanks for sharing on Thursdays Treasures.
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This looks amazing! I would love this for lunch right now! Thanks for sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
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Ohhh…both of those sound amazing! I can’t wait to try Kraft Fresh Take!
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Oh my husband would LOVE this. I’m always looking for new recipes for fish because we live on an island and he is an avid fisherman. I just bookmarked this one. Thank you!
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