Cod and Asparagus Bake

Name: Cod and Asparagus Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cod fillets (4 ounces each ); 1 pound fresh thin asparagus, trimmed; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

The lemon pulls this flavorful and healthy dish together. You can use grated Parmesan cheese instead of Romano if you'd like. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

Ingredients

4 cod fillets (4 ounces each )
1 pound fresh thin asparagus, trimmed
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Place cod and asparagus in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan brushed with oil. Add tomatoes, cut sides down. Brush fish with lemon juice; sprinkle with lemon zest. Sprinkle fish and vegetables with Romano cheese. Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, about 12 minutes.
2. Remove pan from oven; preheat broiler. Broil cod mixture 3-4 in. from heat until vegetables are lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 141 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

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