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Baked Cod with Pineapple Avocado Salsa

Published July 29, 2014
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A bowl of diced tropical fruit salad is placed on a metal surface. Surrounding the bowl are a halved avocado with the pit visible, a halved lime, and a fresh pineapple. The salad resembles a Pineapple Avocado Salsa with visible pieces of avocado, pineapple, and red onion. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published July 29, 2014
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mfp ROD button finalLooking for a fast, healthy dinner in less than 30 minutes flat? This Baked Cod with Pineapple Avocado Salsa from Uproot Kitchen is simple but super delicious and packed with protein.

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Baked Cod with Pineapple Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless Cod fillets
  • 1 cup (165g) Pineapple, diced
  • 1 cup (150g) Avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divded)
  • 2 pinches of Salt and Pepper, divided
  • Optional sides: Mixed greens, brown rice, quinoa etc…

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F.

In a small bowl, combine pineapple, avocado, cucumber, red onion, 1 tablespoon lime juice and a pinch of salt and mix until well incorporated. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.

Meanwhile, very lightly grease a baking dish with cooking oil. Sprinkle cod with salt and pepper and remaining lime juice before transferring to baking dish. Bake until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 15-20 minutes depending on thickness.

Remove from pan and top with salsa before serving. If desired, serve over a bed of baby greens or alongside a side of brown rice or quinoa.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4  |  Serving Size: 4-ounce cod filet + 1/4 of salsa

Per serving: Calories: 204; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 50mg; Sodium: 220mg; Total Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugars: 6g; Protein: 26g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 295mg; Vitamin A: 2%; Vitamin C: 43%; Calcium: 3%; Iron: 4%

Westbrook_HeadshotMarisa Westbrook is a public health professional and food blogger who shares healthy recipes for active lifestyles. By using whole ingredients, getting workouts in, and walking to fro-yo, she finds a healthy living balance. Visit her blog Uproot Kitchen for healthy recipes, travel and restaurant recaps, and active lifestyle tips, or connect with her via TwitterFacebook & Instagram.

Photo courtesy of Marisa Westbrook. Original recipe published on Uproot Kitchen.

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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