18/04/2026
15-MINUTE COD WITH TOMATO LENTILS
This seriously speedy recipe provides a great source of low-fat yet high-quality protein. Did you know that cod is a rich source of the mineral iodine which plays a role in the thyroid and cognitive function? The tomatoey lentils provide a boost of fibre and an extra protein punch.
𝟱 𝗠𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 | 𝟭𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸 | 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 | 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 | 𝗚𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 | 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝘀 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝟮
𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
2 cod fillets
4 garlic cloves
20 cherry tomatoes
5 large handfuls spinach
250g pack Merchant Gourmet French Tomatoey Puy & Green Lentils
20 green olives, halved
2 wedges lemon
𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱
1. Finely chop garlic. Fry in oil for about 1 minute, until it starts to turn golden. Add the cherry tomatoes and fry until they start to blister. Add spinach and wilt. Finally, add the tomatoey lentils and green olives. Stir over the heat until warmed.
2. Season the cod with a very small amount of salt on both sides, and fry in oil in a pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on both sides, or until cooked through.
3. Serve the tomatoey lentils on a plate, topped with the cod, season with black pepper and serve with a wedge of lemon.