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pesto baked cod with cherry tomatoes and greens on white plate

Pesto Baked Cod with Potatoes

Thick cod filet baked in pesto and served with greens and cherry tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fish
Servings 1 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8-ounce cod filet
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups greens of choice
  • cherry tomatoes for garnish
  • 8 ounces jarred pesto
  • 1 medium potato thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Toasted pine nuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C)

Prepare the Potatoes

  • Thinly slice the potato into even rounds.
  • Toss the potato slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Arrange the potato slices in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Prepare the Cod

  • Season cod with salt and pepper and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Season with a pinch of salt.
  • Scatter the greens around the cod. Spoon the pesto over the cod and greens.

Bake

  • Bake for 30 minutes, until cooked through.

Toast the Pine Nuts (Optional)

  • While fish is baking, toast pine nuts in a dry saute pan until barely browned and fragrant. Cool them on a clean paper towel until ready to use.

Assemble and Serve

  • Arrange the baked potatoes, greens, and sliced cherry tomatoes on a plate.
  • Top with the baked cod and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, if using.

Notes

This recipe is in our cookbook, “Cooking for One – Not an Army,” along with other favorite recipes. It’s made for one, but you can easily double this recipe for company or leftovers! If you didn’t get a copy yet, our book is on Amazon right here!
NUTRITION:
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 981mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3315IU | Vitamin C: 59.6mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3.7mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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