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Baked Cod with Pesto

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Baked Cod with Pesto

Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.

White fish topped with pesto and baked.

Cuisine
Italian
Serves
2
Prep
2 min
Cook
15 min
Total
17 min
Difficulty
Easy

Gluten-freeEgg-free

Equipment: Baking tray

Ingredients

  • 2 cod fillets
  • 2 tbsp green pesto

Optional extras

  • Cherry tomatoes on the tray
  • Grated parmesan
  • A squeeze of lemon

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Spread the pesto over the fish on a lined tray.
  2. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until it flakes.

Swaps and tips

Pesto contains nuts and cheese. Use a nut-free one if needed.

Nutrition estimated, per serving

ProteinCarbsFibreFatCalories
31 g1 g0 g11 g230 kcal

Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Recipes are AI created and editorially reviewed; kitchen testing is ongoing.

Recipe from healthshelf.org

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