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Herb-Baked Cod with Roasted Squash
This Mediterranean-inspired main course features flaky cod baked with fresh herbs alongside caramelized butternut squash and baby carrots. Rich in lean protein, healthy fats, and vibrant vegetables, it's a heart-healthy, gluten-free, and low-sulfur dish perfect for a nutritious meal.
50 min2 servingsmediterraneanmain course
pescetarian
paleo
primal
mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 fillets cod
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- 1 tbsp fresh chives
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp coarsely ground pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash and baby carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, honey, white balsamic vinegar, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
- 2While vegetables roast, pat cod fillets dry. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
- 3After 15 minutes, add cod fillets and lemon slices to the baking sheet with the vegetables. Continue baking for 12-15 minutes, or until cod is opaque and flakes easily.
- 4Garnish the baked cod and roasted squash with fresh basil, chives, pomegranate seeds, and pine nuts before serving.
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