Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender fish fillets baked with chickpeas and cherry tomatoes, infused with spices for a delightful Moroccan experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fish fillets (e.g., cod or haddock)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro or parsley) for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the base: In a large baking dish, combine the drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything thoroughly to coat all the ingredients in the spices.
- Add the fish: Place the fish fillets gently on top of the chickpea mixture, drizzle a light amount of olive oil over the fish, and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
- Bake to perfection: Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the baking dish and sprinkle fresh herbs over the top. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For make-ahead tips, prepare the chickpea and tomato base the night before. Adjust the spices according to your taste for customization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg