Simple Recipe

Bake Time: 10 minutes
Protein: 26 g

Cod, a mild tasting fish that is high in protein, essential amino acids, and a good source of both your B6 & B12, selenium, and Potassium.

4 5 oz of Cod fillets
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (flavonoids, plant-fiber, dietary fiber, antioxidants)
1 cup sliced reduced fat turkey bacon - cut into pieces
1/2 pint of grape tomatoes, cut in halves (Vit C, Magnesium, Potassium, folate, Phosphorus)
2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
2 tsp Olive Oil (omega -3 fats, lower LDL, raise HDL)

Baking sheet
1st: spray sheet, separate cod
2nd Top with the scallions
3rd Place Grape Tomatoes around the cod
4th Drizzle with the Vinegar & Olive Oil mixture
5th Bake at 400 degrees about 10 minutes or until a little flaky...

EAT & ENJOY with 1/2 cup cous cous!!!

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