Agave and soy sauce-glazed cod with gluten-free chickpea linguine in a spinach pesto with a side of garlic asparagus
Agave and soy sauce-glazed cod:
Ingredients :
4 4 oz. cod filets
1 teaspoon organic agave
one shallot minced
1 tablespoon organic soy sauce
1 teaspoon organic lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Gluten-free chickpea linguine in a spinach pesto
Ingredients:
1 pack of gluten-free pasta linguine
½ cups organic shelled walnuts
2 cups of washed and drained organic spinach
1 slice of organic cheddar cheese
Two organic garlic cloves
½ teaspoons of red chili flakes
1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Garlic asparagus
Asparagus stalks—cleaned and washed to serve four sides (roughly six per person).
2 garlic cloves minced
½ tablespoons of organic balsamic vinegar
Directions:
Agave and soy sauce-glazed cod
Preheat the oven to 415 degrees F.
Pat the fish filets dry, line the baking tray with parchment paper, and brush with 1/4 of the olive oil.
Place the fish on parchment paper.
Mix the agave, soy sauce, lemon juice, shallots, and remaining olive oil and brush on each filet until evenly coated.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked through at 415 degrees F.
Gluten-free chickpea linguine in a spinach pesto
In a saucepan, heat the oil, chili, garlic, and nuts, and when gently roasted, wilt the spinach and turn off the heat.
Blend the mixture along with the cheese, salt as needed, and set aside.
Cook the pasta per directions and drain, leaving about 2 tablespoons of cooking liquid. Add the pesto and toss together until all the pasta is coated.
Garlic asparagus
On high heat—heat a griddle add oil , garlic, and asparagus and cook till gently seared
At this point, add the balsamic vinegar and salt as needed and allow it to finish cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes.
The asparagus should still have a crunch to it.
Assemble your dish and enjoy!
This dish has a tasty combination of gluten-free pasta intermingled with a healthy spinach pesto—food that is tasty does not have to be laden with fats or sugar. The cod is embellished with a sweet and salty flavor, is a savorful addition, and is packed with protein and omega fatty acids. As always, I wish you that you keep your health in center focus and live long and strong!
