Baked Lemon Herb Cod with Roasted Butternut Squash and Quinoa
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender, flaky cod fillets baked with a zesty lemon-herb crust, served over a bed of roasted butternut squash and fluffy quinoa for a balanced, nutrient-dense GLP-1 medication-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs cod fillets, skin removed
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the lemon zest, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the cod fillets and gently coat them in the herb mixture.


