Baked Cod with Brown Rice and Asparagus
A delicious and heart-healthy recipe for baked cod with brown rice and asparagus, perfect for those looking to lower high cholesterol levels.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat.
Place the cod fillets on the baking sheet with the asparagus. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and top with lemon slices.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the asparagus is tender.
Serve the baked cod over the brown rice, with roasted asparagus on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Enjoy your heart-healthy meal!
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 350 |
| Protein (g) | 30 |
| Carbs (g) | 35 |
| Fiber (g) | 6 |
| Sugar (g) | 2 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 2 |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 400 |
| Cholesterol | 50 |