Balsamic Fig Baked Cod Recipe

Name: Balsamic Fig Baked Cod
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 600 g cod fillets (4 fillets); 150 g fresh figs (6 figs, quartered); 60 ml balsamic vinegar (1/4 cup); 20 g honey (1 tbsp); 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp); 40 g shallots (1 small shallot, thinly sliced); 6 g garlic (2 cloves, minced); 2 g fresh thyme leaves (1 tsp); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 1 g ground black pepper (1/4 tsp)

Prep: 14minCook: 28min4 servingsMedium223 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Balsamic Fig Baked Cod packed with 28g of protein per serving and just 223 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 42 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

28g protein of choice
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups vegetables
1 cup grain or base
3 cloves garlic
Seasoning to taste
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 9 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 223 kcal

Protein: 27.6g

Fat: 5g

Carbs: 16.3g

Fiber: 1.3g

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