Spanish-Style Baked Cod With Romesco And Quinoa
Flaky baked cod and tender green beans served over fluffy quinoa. Topped with a vibrant, nutrient-dense roasted red pepper and almond romesco sauce.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Food processor · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
The sauce recipe makes a generous amount. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days—it makes a fantastic dip for raw vegetables later in the week.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Prep cup jarred roasted red peppers (drained)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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For the Fish & Veggies
For the Quinoa
For the Romesco Sauce
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Rinse the quinoa, then combine it in a small pot with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
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While the quinoa cooks
While the quinoa cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small blender or food processor, combine the drained roasted red peppers, slivered almonds, garlic clove, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a splash of red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend until mostly smooth.
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Place the cod fillets and green beans…
Place the cod fillets and green beans on a baking sheet. Drizzle the green beans and fish lightly with olive oil, then season both with salt and pepper.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the green beans are tender and the cod turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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Divide the warm quinoa
Divide the warm quinoa, green beans, and cod between two plates. Spoon the almond-pepper sauce generously over the fish and serve.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If you don't have a blender
If you don't have a blender, simply finely chop the almonds, garlic, and red peppers, then stir them together with the olive oil and vinegar for a chunky, rustic relish.
Cod cooks very quickly
Cod cooks very quickly. If your fillets are thinner than 1 inch, check them at the 10-minute mark so they don't dry out.
The sauce recipe makes a generous…
The sauce recipe makes a generous amount. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days—it makes a fantastic dip for raw vegetables later in the week.
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