Lemon Herb Baked Cod with Roasted Tomatoes and Rice
Flaky white cod baked with fresh dill and bright lemon alongside sweet cherry tomatoes, served over tender rice. A high-protein, light lunch that comes together in under 30 minutes without any garlic or onion.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kyla + Lila
Kyla 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.
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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.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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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.
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Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan
Time saver
Precooked microwaveable rice pouches or leftover chilled cooked rice work exceptionally well for keeping prep time under 5 minutes.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place 1 pcs cod fillet and 0
Place 1 pcs cod fillet and 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil over both…
Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil over both the cod fillet and cherry tomatoes.
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Season the cod with 1 tbsp lemon…
Season the cod with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 0.25 tsp dried oregano, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
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Transfer the baking sheet to the oven…
Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cod flakes easily with a fork and the tomatoes are soft and slightly burst.
Look for: the cod flakes easily with a fork and the tomatoes are soft and slightly burst
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While the cod bakes, warm 0.5 cup cooked white rice in a microwave-safe bowl for 45 seconds until steaming hot.
Look for: steaming hot
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Transfer the warm rice to a plate
Transfer the warm rice to a plate, top with the baked cod and roasted cherry tomatoes, and spoon any pan juices over the top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Enjoy immediately or store in a sealed…
Enjoy immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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