Mediterranean-Style Baked Tilapia - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tilapia fillets
    1 small tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
    4 tablespoons green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
    1/3 red bell pepper, finely diced
    1 -2 garlic clove, minced
    4 tablespoons red onions, finely diced
    1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
    1 sprig fresh thyme
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    salt
    Pam cooking spray
Preparation
    Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F.
    Spray Pam on a shallow baking dish and arrange the fillets (skin sides down) that have been seasoned with salt. Bake for 10 minutes, uncovered.
    In the meantime, heat oil on a frying pan, and saute the red onion and red bell pepper for a few minutes. When slightly tender, add the tomatoes, green olives, garlic, thyme, and black pepper. Cook a few minutes until of desired consistency and add lemon juice and cumin to mix well.
    Place this mixture on top of fish, and continue baking the fish for 10-15 minutes longer, until it flakes easily with a fork.
    Serve with rice or couscous.

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