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Lemon cod with basil bean mash

Lemon cod with basil bean mash


Preparation and cooking time

  • Prep:8 mins
  • Cook:18 mins
  • Easy
  • Serves 2

A heart-healthy supper that makes the perfect midweek meal for two

  • 372 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 small bunches cherry tomatoes , on the vine
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • chunks skinless cod or other white fish fillet
  • zest 1 lemon , plus juice of 0.5
  • 240g pack frozen soya beans
  • 1 garlic clove
  • bunch basil , leaves and stalks separated
  • 100ml low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock

Method

STEP 1

Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put the tomatoes onto a baking tray, rub with a little oil and some seasoning, then roast for 5 mins until the skins are starting to split. Add the fish to the tray, top with most of the lemon zest and some more seasoning, then drizzle with a little more oil. Roast for 8-10 mins until the fish flakes easily.

STEP 2

Meanwhile, cook the beans in a pan of boiling water for 3 mins until just tender. Drain, then tip into a food processor with the rest of the oil, garlic, basil stalks, lemon juice and stock, then pulse to a thick, slightly rough purée. Season to taste.

STEP 3

Divide the tomatoes and mash between two plates, top with the cod, then scatter with basil leaves and the remaining lemon zest to serve.

and as always have a chilled day from the Viking

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