Baked Lemon-Herb Cod with Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

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Oven-baked cod fillets infused with lemon and fresh herbs, paired with a vibrant chickpea salad bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired game-day recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, lemon juice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 cod fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the lemon-herb mixture evenly over each fillet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 medium diced cucumber, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle the chickpea salad with 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon olive oil, then toss gently to combine.
  5. Step 5: Serve each baked cod fillet alongside a generous portion of the Mediterranean chickpea salad.

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