Couscous With Cod
Recipe from Family Circle

Wine-marinated cod is roasted and served on a bed of couscous flecked with bits of basil and vegetables. The combo makes a satisfying low-fat dinner.


Couscous With Cod

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 52 mins
Related Categories: Carrots, Celery, Cod Fish, Couscous, Fish Marinades, Garlic, Green Peppers, Low Fat Dinners, Onions

 
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Ingredients
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    Cod:
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  • 1/3 cup
    fresh basil leaves, chopped
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  • 1/4 cup
    dry white wine
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  • 2 tablespoons
    olive oil
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    Grated rind, juice of small lemon
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  • 2 cloves
    garlic, chopped
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    dried Italian herb seasoning
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • 1 pound
    piece of cod, about 1-3/4 inches thick, skin left on
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    Couscous:
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  • 1 medium-size
    onion, in 8 pieces
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  • 2 medium-size
    carrots, in 8 pieces
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  • 1 rib
    celery, in 8 pieces
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  • 1 small
    sweet green pepper, cored, seeded and cut into quarters
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  • 2 cloves
    garlic, coarsely chopped
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  • 2 tablespoons
    vegetable oil
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  • 1 can
    (14.5 ounces) vegetable broth
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  • 1/4 cup
    dry white wine
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  • 3/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    dried Italian herb seasoning
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    black pepper
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    box (10 ounces) plain couscous
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  • 1/3 cup
    fresh basil leaves, chopped
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Directions
1.
Cod: Mix basil, wine, oil, rind, juice, garlic, seasoning, salt and pepper in plastic bag. Add fish; seal. Refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate.
2.
Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Place fish, skin side down, in baking dish. Discard marinade.
3.
Roast fish in 450 degrees F oven 22 minutes or until fish flakes when prodded with a fork.
4.
Couscous: Pulse onion, carrot, celery, green pepper and garlic in food processor about 8 times or until vegetables are small dices.
5.
Heat oil in large saucepan. Add onion mixture; cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add broth and wine. Bring to boiling. Add salt, seasoning and pepper. Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in basil.
6.
To serve, spoon couscous onto platter. Cut cod into 4 serving pieces and arrange on couscous. Garnish with additional basil, if desired.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 449, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1027 mg, Carbohydrate 66 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 24 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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