Mediterranean Baked Cod with Chickpeas & Artichokes
A vibrant one-pan meal, this baked cod is infused with Mediterranean herbs, tender chickpeas, and zesty artichokes. It's a quick, healthy, and satisfying dish perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
826 calories
$8 per serving
$30 min
2 servings
low-calorie, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 300g cod fillets, skinless
- 150g cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 220g artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered
- 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 30g Kalamata olives, pitted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, half juiced, half sliced
- 20ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Small bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- 2.In a medium baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, olives, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
- 3.Nestle the cod fillets into the vegetable mixture. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fillets and vegetables. Arrange the lemon slices on top.
- 4.Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 5.Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Information
27g
fat
65g
carbs
27g
fiber
75g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is exceptionally nutritious, offering lean protein from cod and fiber from chickpeas for sustained energy. It's loaded with vitamins and antioxidants from artichokes and tomatoes, and healthy fats from olive oil, supporting heart health.
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