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Seared Cod with Radish & Lentil Salad

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4

Active Time:35 mins

Active Time:

35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3cupslow-sodium no-chicken or chicken broth1cupdried black lentils (see Tip), picked over and rinsed3tablespoonsred-wine vinegar2teaspoonswhole-grain mustard¾teaspoonsalt, divided½teaspoonground pepper, divided6tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided½cupchopped pecans, toasted½cupthinly sliced radishes1mediumshallot, thinly sliced2tablespoonschopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish1 ¼poundscod fillet, cut into 4 portions¼cupcornstarch

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Ingredients

3cupslow-sodium no-chicken or chicken broth

1cupdried black lentils (see Tip), picked over and rinsed

3tablespoonsred-wine vinegar

2teaspoonswhole-grain mustard

¾teaspoonsalt, divided

½teaspoonground pepper, divided

6tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

½cupchopped pecans, toasted

½cupthinly sliced radishes

1mediumshallot, thinly sliced

2tablespoonschopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish

2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

1 ¼poundscod fillet, cut into 4 portions

¼cupcornstarch

DirectionsCombine broth and lentils in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a low simmer. Cover and cook until the lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and drain any remaining broth.Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in 4 tablespoons oil. Reserve 2 tablespoons vinaigrette in a small bowl.Add the lentils, pecans, radishes, shallot, mint, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the dressing in the medium bowl and stir to combine.Pat cod dry and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dredge the cod in cornstarch, pressing to adhere and gently shaking off any excess. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cod and cook, flipping once, until it’s golden brown and flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 12 minutes.Serve the lentil salad topped with the cod and drizzled with the reserved 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Garnish with more parsley and mint, if desired.TipAlso known as Beluga lentils, these round black lentils have a firmer bite and hold their shape better than other varieties when cooked. You can find them with dried beans in well-stocked grocery stores or online. French green lentils work well in their place.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May 2021

Directions

Combine broth and lentils in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a low simmer. Cover and cook until the lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and drain any remaining broth.Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in 4 tablespoons oil. Reserve 2 tablespoons vinaigrette in a small bowl.Add the lentils, pecans, radishes, shallot, mint, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the dressing in the medium bowl and stir to combine.Pat cod dry and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dredge the cod in cornstarch, pressing to adhere and gently shaking off any excess. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cod and cook, flipping once, until it’s golden brown and flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 12 minutes.Serve the lentil salad topped with the cod and drizzled with the reserved 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Garnish with more parsley and mint, if desired.TipAlso known as Beluga lentils, these round black lentils have a firmer bite and hold their shape better than other varieties when cooked. You can find them with dried beans in well-stocked grocery stores or online. French green lentils work well in their place.

Combine broth and lentils in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a low simmer. Cover and cook until the lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and drain any remaining broth.

Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in 4 tablespoons oil. Reserve 2 tablespoons vinaigrette in a small bowl.

Add the lentils, pecans, radishes, shallot, mint, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the dressing in the medium bowl and stir to combine.

Pat cod dry and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dredge the cod in cornstarch, pressing to adhere and gently shaking off any excess. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cod and cook, flipping once, until it’s golden brown and flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 12 minutes.

Serve the lentil salad topped with the cod and drizzled with the reserved 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Garnish with more parsley and mint, if desired.

Tip

Also known as Beluga lentils, these round black lentils have a firmer bite and hold their shape better than other varieties when cooked. You can find them with dried beans in well-stocked grocery stores or online. French green lentils work well in their place.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May 2021

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)561Calories32gFat32gCarbs33gProtein

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