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Chipotle cod with zesty quinoa

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 520
A flavorful and healthy dish featuring tender cod fillets seasoned with smoky chipotle and served over zesty quinoa with beans and corn.

Ingredients

Sauces and oils

  • 2 tbsp chipotle paste
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp runny honey

Spices

  • ΒΌ tsp ground cumin

Fish

  • 2 x 125g cod fillets

Canned Goods

  • 1 198g tin sweetcorn, thoroughly drained
  • 1 215g tin kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Grains

  • 1 250g pre-cooked red and white quinoa (Merchant Gourmet Simply Cooked)

Produce

  • juice of 1 lime lime juice (plus wedges to serve)
  • small handful coriander, finely chopped (plus extra leaves to garnish)

Instructions 

  • Mix chipotle paste, olive oil, honey, and cumin to make a marinade.
  • Marinate the cod fillets for 10 minutes.
  • Cook the cod in a hot pan for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
  • Warm the quinoa and mix with sweetcorn, kidney beans, lime juice, and chopped coriander.
  • Serve the cod over the quinoa mixture, garnished with extra coriander and lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a dash of lime juice just before serving.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: Cod, quinoa