Seared Cod & Zucchini over Creamy Brown Rice with Marinated Tomatoes

Seared Cod & Zucchini over Creamy Brown Rice

with Marinated Tomatoes

25 MIN
2 Servings
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    In this dish, a bed of brown rice gets deliciously tangy flavor and creamy texture from a touch of crème fraîche, which makes the perfect base for our vibrant vegetables and tender, flaky cod—elevated by a coating of our savory weeknight hero spice blend.
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      520 Cals (est.)
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    Seared Cod & Zucchini over Creamy Brown Rice with Marinated Tomatoes
    Title
    • 2 Cod Fillets
    • ½ cup Brown Rice
    • 4 oz Grape Tomatoes
    • 1 clove Garlic
    • 2 Tbsps Crème Fraîche
    • 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 1 Tbsp Capers
    • ¼ cup Rice Flour
    • 1 Tbsp Weeknight Hero Spice Blend (Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika & Whole Dried Parsley)
    • 1 Zucchini
    • ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    • 1 Yellow Or Red Onion
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    How To: Peel Garlic
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    Make the creamy rice
    1 Make the creamy rice

    In a small pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water; heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 23 to 25 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in the créme fraîche until combined. Cover to keep warm.

    Prepare the ingredients
    2 Prepare the ingredients

    Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Medium dice the zucchini. Halve, peel, and medium dice the onion. Halve the tomatoes. Peel 1 clove of garlic; using a zester or the small side of a box grater, finely grate into a paste. In a bowl, combine the halved tomatoes, capers, vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and as much of the garlic paste as you’d like. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

    Cook the vegetables
    3 Cook the vegetables

    In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced zucchini and diced onion in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned. Add as much of the red pepper flakes as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Transfer to a bowl; cover with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the pan.

    Coat the cod
    4 Coat the cod

    Place the flour and spice blend on a large plate; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Pat the cod dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Working one piece at a time, thoroughly coat the seasoned cod in the seasoned flour.  

    Cook the cod & serve your dish
    5 Cook the cod & serve your dish

    In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the coated cod (tapping off any excess flour before adding). Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.* Turn off the heat. Serve the creamy rice topped with the cooked cod, cooked vegetables, and marinated tomatoes (including any liquid). Enjoy!

    *The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 145°F for fish. 

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    Seared Cod & Zucchini over Creamy Brown Rice

    Make the creamy rice
    1 Make the creamy rice

    In a small pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water; heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 23 to 25 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in the créme fraîche until combined. Cover to keep warm.

    2 Prepare the ingredients

    Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Medium dice the zucchini. Halve, peel, and medium dice the onion. Halve the tomatoes. Peel 1 clove of garlic; using a zester or the small side of a box grater, finely grate into a paste. In a bowl, combine the halved tomatoes, capers, vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and as much of the garlic paste as you’d like. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

    Prepare the ingredients
    Cook the vegetables
    3 Cook the vegetables

    In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced zucchini and diced onion in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned. Add as much of the red pepper flakes as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Transfer to a bowl; cover with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the pan.

    4 Coat the cod

    Place the flour and spice blend on a large plate; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Pat the cod dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Working one piece at a time, thoroughly coat the seasoned cod in the seasoned flour.  

    Coat the cod
    Cook the cod & serve your dish
    5 Cook the cod & serve your dish

    In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the coated cod (tapping off any excess flour before adding). Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.* Turn off the heat. Serve the creamy rice topped with the cooked cod, cooked vegetables, and marinated tomatoes (including any liquid). Enjoy!

    *The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 145°F for fish. 

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