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Balanced DinnerItalian High ProteinGluten Free

Basil Pesto Cod & Quinoa Bowl with Cherry Tomatoes

Big flavour, sensible numbers. This Italian plate pairs cod with quinoa for 50g protein and roughly 498 kcal.

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Ingredients

  • 160g Cod Fillet
  • 120g quinoa
  • 80g cherry tomatoes
  • 80g asparagus
  • 25g pesto
  • 10g parmesan
  • 3g garlic
  • 20g rocket

Method

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the cherry tomatoes and asparagus, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.

  3. 3

    Season the cod and bake at 200°C for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flaking.

  4. 4

    Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the cherry tomatoes and asparagus for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    Build the bowl: quinoa first, then the veg and cod, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.

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