Lean & Green Fish Sticks with Homemade Dipping Sauce

OPTAVIA Counts:

• 1 Leanest
• 3 Green
• 2 Healthy Fat
• 2 Condiment

If you’re looking for a healthy, lean, and green recipe that’s low-calorie and still super yummy, this one is just for you. Fish sticks with homemade dipping sauce are the perfect way to treat yourself without feeling like you’re doing anything wrong. The fish sticks are made with cod, which is super easy to find and cook up. The green beans are also simple: toss them in a pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then serve them alongside your fish sticks. The best part of this meal is the dipping sauce: it’s made from plain mustard, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. It’s so simple that you can make it in advance to save time on the serving day!

Could you enjoy healthy American food at almost every meal? Complete this healthy lean and green Fish Sticks with Homemade Dipping Sauce recipe to give you and your family a American meal that is completely on almost any healthy meal plan and 100% delicious!

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 4

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Lean & Green Fish Sticks with Homemade Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp Almond Flour
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 2 lbs Cod Fillet Sliced
• 4 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 8 cup Green Beans
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese Grated
• 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt

Lean & Green Fish Sticks with Homemade Dipping Sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425⁰F.
2. Line sheet pan with parchment or foil. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Place on a prepared sheet pan and bake for about 5 to 6 minutes until cooked.
4. Combine parmesan, almond flour, salt, and pepper.
5. Coat both sides of the fish with flour mixture.
6. While fish sticks bake, steam green beans. Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover, and cook until tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Pick a sauce and make it
8. (sauce 1) For the lemon mustard sauce, combine the lemon juice, mustard, and extra virgin olive oil;
   mix well.
9. (sauce 2) For the basil aioli, combine the mayonnaise, basil, and garlic; mix well.
10. Per serving: 4 fish sticks, 1½ cups steamed green beans, and one tablespoon of lemon mustard or basil aioli sauce.