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Steamed Cod with Rice and Vegetables

Tender cod fillet steamed with broccoli and carrots, served with fluffy jasmine rice, butter, and lemon.

Time
35 min
Serving
457 kcal
Ingredients
≈ $3.54
Protein
39 g
Steamed Cod with Rice and Vegetables

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Cod filletpack 600 g ≈ $9.00 170 g
  2. 2 Long-grain ricepack 800 g ≈ $1.94 60 g
  3. 3 Broccoli (frozen)pack 400 g ≈ $1.80 100 g
  4. 4 Carrots≈ $1.50 per kg 50 g
  5. 5 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 15 g
  6. 6 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 8 g
  7. 7 Dillpack 50 g ≈ $1.80 5 g
  8. 8 Salt 2 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Slice the carrots4 into 5mm rounds, trim the broccoli3 into 2–3cm florets, pat the cod1 dry, season with salt, and drizzle with lemon5 juice.

  2. Combine the rice with 120ml cold water and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the water is absorbed.

  3. Place the carrots4 in a steamer basket and steam for 5 minutes, then add the broccoli3.

  4. Arrange the cod1 on top of the vegetables and steam for 10–12 minutes until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily.

  5. Remove the rice from heat, let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then stir in butter6 and fluff with a fork.

  6. Serve the rice on plates, topped with the fish and vegetables, garnished with chopped dill7 and a lemon5 wedge.

Tips

Why it works
Pat the cod dry to prevent steam from turning it rubbery; wet skin traps moisture and slows even cooking.
Substitutions
Use frozen peas (100g) instead of broccoli. No thawing needed, but add 2 minutes to cooking time. Swap butter for olive oil (8g) if preferred.
Common mistakes
Overcooking the cod makes it dry and crumbly; it’s done when it flakes easily with light pressure and turns opaque white.
Storing and reheating
Eat fresh or refrigerate for 1 day; reheat gently in a pan with a splash of water for 2 minutes. Freezing ruins texture.
Serve with
Pair with a simple cucumber-tomato salad for a light, balanced lunch on a weekday.

In short

  • Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.

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