Big Basil Pesto Cod & Soft Polenta Bowl with Courgette
Ready in about 30 minutes, this colourful cod and soft polenta dish is built for clean bulking — 802 kcal and 67g protein.
Ingredients
- 215g Cod Fillet
- 340g polenta
- 80g courgette
- 80g spinach
- 25g pesto
- 10g parmesan
- 3g garlic
- 15g pesto
- 15g almonds
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Whisk the polenta into simmering stock and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
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Season the cod and bake at 200°C for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flaking.
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Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: soft polenta first, then the veg and cod, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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Bulking upgrade: add the pesto, almonds for extra energy-dense calories.
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