Baked Cod with Chimichurri and Sweet Potato Wedges
Flaky baked cod topped with a zesty fresh herb chimichurri, served with crisp air-fried sweet potato wedges and tender green beans.
Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
33 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire 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
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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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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.
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Digestive 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.
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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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Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
33 min
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Equipment
Oven · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Chimichurri can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge to let the garlic and herb flavors deepen.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking dish 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 dish with parchment paper.
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Wash and cut the medium sweet potato…
Wash and cut the medium sweet potato into uniform wedges so they cook evenly.
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Toss the sweet potato wedges with olive…
Toss the sweet potato wedges with olive oil in a bowl until lightly coated.
Look for: lightly coated
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Place the sweet potato wedges in the…
Place the sweet potato wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 390°F (200°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking halfway through, until edges are golden and tender inside.
Look for: edges are golden and tender inside
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Place the cod fillet in the lined…
While the wedges cook, place the cod fillet in the lined baking dish and season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
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Bake the cod fillet in the preheated…
Bake the cod fillet in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Look for: the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork
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Finely chop the fresh parsley and garlic…
Finely chop the fresh parsley and garlic clove, then mix in a small bowl with red wine vinegar and olive oil to complete the chimichurri sauce.
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Trim the ends of the green beans…
Trim the ends of the green beans and place them in a steamer basket over boiling water; steam for 4 to 5 minutes until vibrant green and tender-crisp.
Look for: vibrant green and tender-crisp
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Plate the baked cod fillet
Plate the baked cod fillet, spoon the chimichurri sauce generously over the fish, and serve alongside the hot sweet potato wedges and steamed green beans immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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