Description
A healthy and easy one-pot cod and rice dish, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1.5 lbs cod fillets
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add brown rice, vegetable broth, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Gently place cod fillets on top of the rice. Cover and continue to cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and the rice is tender.
- Stir in frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use white fish like haddock or pollock instead of cod.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg