Moroccan-Spiced Baked Cod with Herbed Quinoa
A fragrant and vibrant dish featuring flaky baked cod marinated in a zesty chermoula-inspired sauce, served over fluffy herbed quinoa with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes. A perfect, well-balanced weeknight meal.
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1010 calories
$7 per serving
$40 min
2 servings
pescatarian, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 300g cod fillets (2 fillets)
- 150g quinoa
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 30g mixed fresh parsley and cilantro, chopped
- 1 lemon (for juice and zest)
- 30ml olive oil
- 5g ground cumin
- 5g smoked paprika
- 2g ground turmeric
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, half of the chopped herbs, lemon zest, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to create a flavourful paste.
- 2.Pat the cod fillets dry and place them in a baking dish. Spread the paste evenly over the fish. Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the fillets.
- 3.While the oven preheats, rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small pot, bring 300ml of water to a boil, add the quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
- 4.Bake the cod and tomatoes for 15-20 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the tomatoes are blistered and soft.
- 5.Once the quinoa is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and stir in the remaining chopped herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- 6.To serve, spoon the herbed quinoa onto two plates. Carefully place a baked cod fillet on top, and spoon the roasted tomatoes and any pan juices over the fish.
Nutrition Information
44g
fat
110g
carbs
16g
fiber
76g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is exceptionally nutritious, providing high-quality lean protein from cod for muscle health and omega-3s. Quinoa offers complete protein and fiber for sustained energy, while the vibrant herbs and spices provide powerful antioxidants.