Air-Fried Sweet Chilli and Lime Basa with Veggies
Tender basa fillet glazed with sweet chilli and fresh lime, cooked alongside crispy sweet potato cubes, tomatoes, mushrooms, and baby corn. A bright, quick 1-basket meal that is completely gluten-free and dairy-free.
Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
28 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
28 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
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Peel and cut the sweet potato into…
Peel and cut the sweet potato into 1/2 inch (1.2cm) cubes. Slice the mushrooms in half and cut the baby corn into bite-sized pieces.
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Toss the sweet potato cubes
In a bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes, mushrooms, baby corn, and whole cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Transfer the seasoned vegetables into the air…
Transfer the seasoned vegetables into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Pat the basa fillet dry
While the vegetables cook, pat the basa fillet dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chilli sauce, gluten-free tamari, and fresh lime juice.
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Push the vegetables to one side of…
Push the vegetables to one side of the air fryer basket to make room for the fish. Place the basa fillet in the basket and brush generously with half of the sweet chilli lime sauce.
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Air fry everything together at 400°F (200°C)…
Air fry everything together at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, until the basa is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork, and the sweet potato cubes are tender and caramelized at the edges.
Look for: the basa is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork, and the sweet potato cubes are tender and caramelized at the edges
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Plate the basa fillet and roasted vegetables
Plate the basa fillet and roasted vegetables, spooning the remaining sweet chilli lime sauce over the top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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