Smoky Harrisa Baked Alaska Cod Grain Bowl
Smoky Harissa Baked Alaska Cod Grain Bowl
This hearty grain bowl is perfect for when you want something healthy but need more than just a salad. You can also substitute wild salmon or halibut for cod. Harissa is a smokey-spicy condiment that originated in North Africa and is typically made of chiles, garlic, olive oil, citrus and a few warm spices. This addition to baked cod and hearty bulgar makes for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
For the Bulgar Beans:
- 3 cup prepared bulgur wheat (or couscous)
- 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 orange, juiced and zested
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Carrots:
- 1 lb tri-color carrots, large diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp canola or olive oil
For the Fish:
- 4 Popsie’s wild Alaska cod portions
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Harissa aioli
- 8-12 cups mixed greens
Directions
-
Combine bulgur with garbanzo beans in a mixing bowl. Stir in juice from orange, olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
-
Heat oven to 425°. Toss carrots with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Roast carrots for about 10 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet until golden brown and edges are slightly charred.
-
Reduce oven temperature to 400°. Season Alaska cod with salt; brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bake on a non-stick baking sheet until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes, depending on thickness of fish.
-
For each serving: Place 2-3 cups of mixed greens in the bottom of a bowl. Evenly drizzle 1-2 Tbsp of harissa aioli onto greens. Place 1/4 of the total bulgur-beans mix over the greens. Spoon 1 Tbsp aioli where cod will be placed and add cod fillet. Place roasted carrots over the salad and around the cod. Brush cod with a teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle on some of the orange zest. Drizzle on additional 1 Tbsp aioli.