A wholesome one-pan meal featuring flaky cod baked over a bed of earthy root vegetables, all brought together with a zesty dill and mustard dressing. A comforting and nutritious dinner.
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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.
Nutrition Information
Why this recipe
This balanced meal is rich in lean protein from cod, promoting muscle health. The variety of root vegetables delivers essential fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which support digestion and immunity, making it a highly nutritious choice.
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