Gentle Steamed Cod with White Rice and Soft Carrots
Delicate white cod steamed until flaky, paired with soothing white rice and tender soft-boiled carrots. Naturally dairy-free, egg-free, and alpha-gal friendly for maximum digestive comfort.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Aimee + Lila
Aimee created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Instructions
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Next: Fill a small saucepan with 1 cup…
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Fill a small saucepan with 1 cup…
Fill a small saucepan with 1 cup (240ml) of water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
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Add the white rice
Add the white rice, reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
Look for: the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender
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Slice the carrot into thin rounds 0.25 inch (0.6cm) thick.
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Place a steamer basket over a separate…
Place a steamer basket over a separate pot filled with 1 inch (2.5cm) of simmering water.
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Lay the cod fillet and carrot rounds…
Lay the cod fillet and carrot rounds into the steamer basket, cover with a lid, and steam on medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork and the carrots are very soft.
Look for: the cod flakes easily with a fork and the carrots are very soft
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Plate the cooked white rice
Plate the cooked white rice, arrange the steamed cod and soft carrots on top, drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, and season lightly with salt.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Allow to cool slightly to a warm
Allow to cool slightly to a warm, soothing temperature before serving.
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