Herb-Baked Cod with Tomatoes and Olives

Name: Herb-Baked Cod with Tomatoes and Olives
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Provençal
Ingredients: 1.25 pound cod fillets; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 0.25 cup Kalamata olives (pitted, halved); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish); 1.5 cup instant couscous; 1.5 cup boiling water; 10 ounce frozen green beans

Flaky cod fillets baked with a vibrant topping of fresh cherry tomatoes, savory olives, and aromatic herbs, served with quick-cooking couscous and steamed green beans.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Provençal
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $6.43/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.25 pound cod fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
0.25 cup Kalamata olives (pitted, halved)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
1.5 cup instant couscous
1.5 cup boiling water
10 ounce frozen green beans

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, halved cherry tomatoes, halved pitted Kalamata olives, minced garlic, dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
Spoon the tomato-olive mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
While the fish bakes, prepare the instant couscous: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of instant couscous with 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. Stir well, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
Steam the frozen green beans according to package directions (e.g., in the microwave or on the stovetop) until tender-crisp.
Serve the baked cod immediately with the couscous and steamed green beans. Garnish with fresh parsley, if using.

Notes

Any firm white fish like tilapia or snapper can be used instead of cod.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 405
Protein: 37.1 g
Carbohydrates: 38.6 g
Fat: 11.2 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Sugar: 3.5 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg