One-Pan Lemon Herb Cod with Chickpeas & Veggies
A vibrant and effortless one-pan meal featuring flaky cod baked with roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini. Drizzled with a zesty lemon-herb dressing, it's a perfect weeknight dinner that is both nutritious and full of Mediterranean flavor.
930 calories
$9 per serving
$25 min
2 servings
quick-easy, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 300g cod fillets (2 fillets)
- 250g cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 30ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon (for juice and zest)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Small handful of fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C.
- 2.In a large baking dish, combine the chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced zucchini.
- 3.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and dried oregano.
- 4.Pour half of the dressing over the vegetables, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- 5.While the vegetables roast, pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 6.Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Nestle the cod fillets amongst the vegetables and drizzle the remaining dressing over the fish.
- 7.Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 8.Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
36g
fat
76g
carbs
26g
fiber
72g
protein
Why this recipe
This balanced meal is packed with lean protein from cod and fiber from chickpeas, promoting satiety and muscle health. It's also rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables, supporting a strong immune system and overall wellness.