Baked Cod with Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients

For the Baked Cod:

• 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

For the Quinoa Pilaf:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Baked Cod:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Top with minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Arrange the lemon slices on top of and around the cod fillets.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Prepare the Quinoa Pilaf:

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil.
3. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
5. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Stir in the cooked quinoa and frozen peas. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the peas are heated through.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the fresh parsley.

Serve:

1. Divide the quinoa pilaf among plates and top with a baked cod fillet.
2. Serve immediately.

Shopping List

For the Baked Cod:

• 4 cod fillets
• Olive oil
• Lemon
• Garlic
• Dried thyme
• Dried oregano
• Salt
• Pepper
• Fresh parsley (optional)

For the Quinoa Pilaf:

• Quinoa
• Vegetable broth or water
• Olive oil
• Onion
• Garlic
• Carrot
• Celery
• Red bell pepper
• Frozen peas
• Fresh parsley
• Salt
• Pepper