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Cod with Squash

(4 servings: 1 leanest, 2 healthy fats, 3 green, and 1 condiment per serving)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. raw cod fillets
  • 2½ tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 fresh Thai chilies, seeds and membranes removed, minced
  • 4 large tomatoes, peeled and diced (should yield about 4 cups)
  • 1 medium yellow summer squash or zucchini, trimmed and sliced (should yield about 1½ cups)
  • 1½ tsp fish sauce, such as Vietnamese fish sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. In a medium-sized skillet, sear cod over medium-high heat in oil 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until it begins to flake with gentle pressure.
  2. Meanwhile, add garlic, Thai chilies, tomatoes, squash, and fish sauce to a medium pot. Simmer over medium heat until squash is tender, but not overcooked.
  3. Place cod fillets on serving dish and top with tomato sauce. Garnish with cilantro

Cod with Squash