There’s something effortlessly comforting about Scandinavian home cooking—simple ingredients, minimal fuss, and pure, honest flavor. This cod and root vegetable bake captures that spirit perfectly.

In this recipe, flaky white cod rests atop a medley of roasted carrots, parsnips, and new potatoes, all infused with a bright dill and mustard dressing that ties everything together. The result is a dish that feels both rustic and refined, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or relaxed weekend gatherings.

Let’s bring a little Nordic warmth to your table with this easy, nourishing one-pan meal.

Ingredients

• 300g cod fillets (2 fillets)
• 200g carrots, chopped
• 200g parsnips, chopped
• 250g new potatoes, halved or quartered
• 1 large leek, sliced
• 30ml olive oil
• 15g Dijon mustard
• 15g fresh dill, chopped
• 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. In a large baking dish, toss the chopped carrots, parsnips, and potatoes with 15ml of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes until they begin to soften.
2. While the vegetables roast, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 15ml olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, the juice and zest of the lemon, and most of the chopped dill.
3. After 20 minutes, remove the dish from the oven. Add the sliced leek to the vegetables and toss to combine.
4. Pat the cod fillets dry, season them lightly with salt and pepper, and place them on top of the vegetables in the baking dish.
5. Drizzle the dill and mustard dressing evenly over the cod fillets and vegetables.
6. Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 12–15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
7. Garnish with the remaining fresh dill before serving warm.

Tips & Substitutions

• Fish options: Substitute cod with haddock, pollock, or any firm white fish available locally.
• Vegetable swaps: Try adding sweet potatoes or turnips for extra sweetness and color.
• Make it dairy-free creamy: Drizzle a spoonful of oat or soy cream before baking for a richer texture.

Nutrition

Approximate total: 1030 calories

• Fat: 29g
• Carbohydrates: 100g
• Fiber: 22g
• Protein: 77g