01/26/2026
This Cod Pesto "Build and Bake" meal is going to save you from the "what's for dinner tonight" question!
This is one of my go-to quick weeknight meals when I want something light, that's easy to prep, and comes together in 1 hour start to table!
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Here's the recipe:.
🐟 Ingredients
1 red onion, sliced
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 medium zucchinis, halved and sliced into half-moons
1/2 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
🌱 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
🟢 3 tablespoons capers, drained
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
🐟 6 cod fillets (6 oz each)
🧂Salt and pepper, to taste
🍋 1 lemon, cut into wedges
👩🏻🍳 Directions
Prep
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
2. Prep vegetables according to instructions.
Make
1. In a large bowl, toss zucchini, peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, 2 tablespoons of pesto, salt, and pepper. Stir in the capers.
2. Spread the veggie mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. Nestle the cod fillets on top of the vegetables and brush the fillets with the remaining pesto.
4. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the vegetables are tender.
5. Top with fresh basil and serve warm with lemon wedges.
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