Baked Tilapia with Roasted Vegetables is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels comforting, colorful, and wonderfully simple. Tender, flaky tilapia soaks up a bright lemon‑garlic marinade while a hearty mix of potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, and carrots roasts beneath it, absorbing smoky bits of bacon and rich olive oil. Everything cooks together on one pan, making this dish both easy to prepare and full of layered flavor. It’s a balanced, family‑friendly meal that delivers crisp vegetables, savory bacon, and perfectly baked fish—all with minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound tilapia fillets
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 4 salt and 14 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound petite potatoes
• 1 sweet potato (large)
• 1 yellow onion
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 4 slices bacon
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Whisk together marinade ingredients.
3. Place tilapia fillets and marinade in a zip top bag.
4. Close tightly and shake to cover the fillets, then set aside.
5. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray.
6. Chop vegetables to a uniform size.
7. Spread vegetable mix onto the baking sheet evenly.
8. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
9. Chop bacon and disperse it evenly over the vegetables.
10. Bake vegetables and bacon at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
11. Remove from the oven. Stir the vegetable mix.
12. Place the catfish fillets on top of the vegetables and drizzle with remaining marinade.
13. Place the pan back in the oven for another 20-30 minutes, or until the fish is completely cooked, and carrots and potatoes are tender.