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Mediterranean Baked Cod with Lemon-Garlic Quinoa

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Mediterranean Baked Cod with Lemon-Garlic Quinoa

This delicious and nutritious GLP-1 friendly dinner features tender baked cod fillets seasoned with Mediterranean spices, served over a bed of fluffy lemon-garlic quinoa and roasted vegetables. The lean protein, complex carbs, and fiber-rich veggies make this meal an excellent choice for supporting GLP-1 medication like Ozempic or Wegovy.

Ingredients

  • 4 6-oz cod fillets, wild-caught
  • 1 cup quinoa, dry, rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.

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