Lemon cod with basil bean mash

Lemon cod with basil bean mash

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

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 8 mins

Cook time

Cook 18 mins

Heart healthy

Method

  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.
  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.
  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.

372 kcalories, protein 44.0g, carbohydrate 17.0g, fat 15.0 g, saturated fat 3.0g, fibre 6.0g, sugar 3.0g, salt 0.5 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2008.

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  • 16 June 2012

    Lacath rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely delicious. In less than 30 min ! I used frozen fava beans instead of soy beans. I added 8 small and thin shiitak withe the tomatoes. The fish was very thick, so I baked it 10 minutes and I was afraid it would not be cooked through, but it was just prefect. Not undercooked, not overcooked, just perfect. I will definitely do it again !

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  • 06 August 2012

    cupcakequeen rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I couldn't find soya beans (went to 3 supermarkets with no luck) so I substituted butter beans instead, which were delicious. It was very garlicky but I like garlic so not a problem for me. I also didn't bother seperating the stalks/leaves and just chucked it all in! Found the lemon rind on top of the cod very bitter - I ended up scraping it off and if I did this recipe again I might just cook it in a foil parcel with a bit of lemon juice and roast the tomatoes seperately.

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  • 27 August 2012

    Yvonne rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I used broad beans which worked well but there was too much lemon for my liking so next time I will use less. Fish was absolutely gorgeous.

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  • 29 August 2012

    Kateindublin rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Beautiful. Used Seabass as Cod was too pricey but itvwas heavenly. Couldn't find soya beans so used butter beans instead. Thus got a big thumbs up from himself who is not one for venturing outside of the mashed potato zone :) Definitely will make again.

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  • 30 August 2012

    JudyK commented on this recipe

    This is amazing! the very first thing from GoodFood that I tried and I loved it so much! as well as my very picky husband! its a must do!!!

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  • 03 September 2012

    Fedora Goh rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Lovely creation by using an alternative mash like soy beans! Didn't know that it could rival the taste of classic potato mash! And the lovely twang of lemon zest & juice add excitement to the taste. Simply delicious and easy ~ great for quick suppers with family.

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  • 11 September 2012

    pippidoodle rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was absolutely delicious. The flavours complimented each other so well. A huge hit with my other half, who is a bit hard to please, so a winner for me. It just took a bit longer to cook the soya beans to 'just tender', 8 minutes. But still gave it a 5. Wonderful!

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  • 17 September 2012

    ilikefood rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great recipe! I used butter beans instead of soya beans as I couldn't find them in the supermarket, and I added basil leaves as well as the stalks in the mash and it was beautiful and fresh with the lemon too. Definitely recommend this recipe and I'll be cooking it again soon!!

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  • 01 October 2012

    AllieB rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Bursting with delicious flavours! I took on board some of the comments and roasted some garlic with the tomatoes which I sprinkled with a pinch of sugar and some balsamic vinegar. I also spread some wholegrain mustard on top of the cod before baking. I used broad beans for the mash but next time would use less stock as it was the consistency of baby food! My husband did ask "what's for the main course?" but it was surprisingly filling and I will definitely make this again.

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  • 07 October 2012

    Helle rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great taste and easy to make - love the soy bean paste (good for meatfree proteins).

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  • 13 October 2012

    Lumene rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I just made this for lunch for my friends and it was very much liked. It's an excellent dish for weekend lunches as it's light, tasty and leaves enough space for dessert :)

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  • 29 January 2013

    Buckleberry rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    This was far too lemony for me.

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  • 23 March 2013

    Sharon rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Used a mixture of plum and cherry toms. On the advice and comments re garlic and lemon juice i used all the beans (500g) but same amount of garlic and lemon. Roasted toms for same amount of time as the fish. Also served with some jacket sweet potato. It all went well together and my guest was impressed. Will def be making this again.

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  • 20 April 2013

    NadiaGeorgiou rated this recipe

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  • 16 May 2013

    Grandma Jo rated this recipe

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 8 mins

Cook time

Cook 18 mins

Heart healthy

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372 kcalories, protein 44.0g, carbohydrate 17.0g, fat 15.0 g, saturated fat 3.0g, fibre 6.0g, sugar 3.0g, salt 0.5 g

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