High-Protein Mediterranean Baked Cod with Chickpeas: A Flavorful Twist
A delicious and nutritious dish that combines flaky cod with chickpeas, seasoned with Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine chickpeas, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place cod fillets on top of the chickpea mixture and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the cod in olive oil and spices for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with chickpeas
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Baked Cod, Chickpeas