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Baked Cod with Roasted Veggies

By Mommy Jeff · Healthy & Wholesome Family Meals

4.6 (97 ratings)
Rated 4.6 out of 5

⏱️ Prep 10m · 🔥 Cook 20m · ✅ Total 30 min · 🍽️ Serves 4 · 📊 Easy

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This is Mommy Jeff's answer for nights that call for something lighter without feeling like a compromise. Mild cod makes it an easy way to bring more fish into a week that's usually all chicken.

🧺 Ingredients

  • 4 cod fillets
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, zucchini, bell pepper), chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables: Toss chopped vegetables with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the cod: Push vegetables to the sides. Add cod fillets, drizzle with remaining oil, and top with lemon slices, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake: Bake 12-15 minutes more until cod flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
  4. Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve straight from the pan.

280 calories

Calories

27g

Protein

12g

Fat

14g

Carbs
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💡 Chef's Tip

Cod cooks fast and can dry out — check it a couple minutes early and pull it as soon as it flakes.

🥗 Pairs Well With

  • Asparagus spears in place of or alongside the mixed vegetables
  • A simple arugula salad with lemon dressing
  • Roasted baby potatoes if you want something heartier

❄️ Storage & Freezer Notes

  • Fridge: best within 2 days for freshness.
  • Freezer: not recommended — fish texture suffers after freezing and reheating.
  • Reheat: warm gently in a low oven (275°F) to avoid drying out the fish.

👶 Kid-Friendly Serving Ideas

  • Flake the cod and mix with rice for an easy, mild bite.
  • Serve veggies on the side rather than mixed for picky eaters.
  • Offer a mild dip like yogurt-ranch for extra appeal.