A vibrant and heart-healthy meal, this Mediterranean Baked Cod features flaky fish roasted alongside colorful vegetables and served with fluffy quinoa. It's a perfect example of how a DASH-friendly diet can be both delicious and incredibly nutritious.
Składniki
- 300g cod fillets (2 fillets)
- 120g quinoa
- 240ml water or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 30ml olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Black pepper to taste
- Pinch of salt (optional)
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Instrukcje
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C. On a large baking sheet, toss the chopped bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with 15ml of olive oil, half the minced garlic, the dried oregano, a pinch of salt (if using), and black pepper.
- 2.Roast the vegetables for 15 minutes.
- 3.While the vegetables are roasting, rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
- 4.In a small bowl, mix the remaining 15ml of olive oil, the rest of the minced garlic, and the juice of half a lemon. Pat the cod fillets dry and brush this mixture over them.
- 5.After the vegetables have roasted for 15 minutes, create space on the baking sheet and add the cod fillets. Return the sheet to the oven and roast for another 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
- 6.Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Serve the baked cod and roasted vegetables over the quinoa. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with wedges from the remaining half of the lemon.
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Dlaczego ten przepis
This recipe is excellent for a DASH diet as it's low in sodium and rich in lean protein from cod, fiber from quinoa and vegetables, and healthy fats from olive oil. The colorful vegetables provide a wealth of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants for heart health.
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