Baked lemon cod with quinoa tabbouleh recipe
Dinners in need of an upgrade? This baked lemon cod with quinoa tabbouleh recipe is a healthy winner.
This easy prep, healthy dinner contains one serving of wholegrain per person, as well as being low in fat, saturated fat and salt. It’s a great way ensure you got a healthy meal without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
200g quinoa
Zest and juice 1 lemon
4 tomatoes, diced
25g pack parsley, chopped
4 x 200g cod loins
2tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6.
For the tabbouleh, cook the quinoa in boiling water for 15 minutes, drain and cool under cold water. Mix in the lemon juice, tomato and parsley. Season with black pepper.
Meanwhile, place the cod on a lightly greased baking tray. Mix together the rapeseed oil and lemon zest, season with black pepper and drizzle over the cod. Bake for 15-20 minutes until just cooked through.
Serve the cod on a bed of the quinoa tabbouleh.
Cooking Tips
Try swapping the quinoa with bulgur wheat or couscous
Credit: rapeseedoilbenefits.com
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