July 11, 2024
Baked Cod & Veggies with Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Quinoa (dry)
- 145g Roasted Red Peppers
- 1/2 cup Canned Coconut Milk
- 1/4 cup Water
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
- 2 Cod Fillets
- 1 Zucchini (medium, sliced into strips)
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper (medium, sliced)
- 2 cups Asparagus (trimmed, chopped)
- 2 tbsps Parsley (chopped)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 205 degrees celsius.
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and let it cool.
- Blend the roasted red pepper, coconut milk, and water, using a blender or immersion blender, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Season both sides of the cod with salt and pepper.
- Place the zucchini, bell pepper, and asparagus into a deep baking dish. Add the red pepper sauce and stir. Place the cod on top and bake in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Divide the quinoa, cod, and veggies evenly between plates. Top with parsley and enjoy!

Nutrition Information - 1 serving
Cal: 356
Fat: 10g
Carbs: 30g
Sugars: 5g
Fibre: 5g
Protein: 35g
Salt: 243mg

Ingredients Salad 1 cup farro, dry ½ cup quinoa, dry 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth (for cooking grains) 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded 1 cucumber, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 green bell pepper, diced ¾ cup canned corn, drained and rinsed ½ cup black olives, sliced ¼ cup red onion, finely diced 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled Dressing ¼ cup olive oil 3 tbsp red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp dried oregano 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (to taste) ½ tsp salt (adjust as needed) ¼ tsp black pepper Instructions Step 1 - Cook the grains Rinse farro and quinoa. Combine with vegetable broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 20–25 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid and let cool slightly. Step 2- Prepare the salad base In a large bowl, add cooked grains, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, corn, olives, red onion, chickpeas, and parsley. Step 3 - Make the dressing Whisk olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth. Step 4 - Assemble Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle feta on top and mix lightly. Step 5 - Chill or serve Serve immediately or refrigerate 30–60 minutes to let flavors develop. Nutrition and Cooking Times Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes Nutrient Value: Calories: 520 -560kcal | Protein: 38-42g | Fat: 20-23g | Carbohydrates: 48-52g | Fibre: 11 - 14g


