Ingredients
For the cod
- 1 1/2 lbs cod fillets, cut into portions
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
For the orzo
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 onion, small diced
- 2 cups dry orzo
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed & chopped or 4 cups baby spinach
Directions
For the cod
Preheat oven to 400° .
Place cod into a baking dish and season on both sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Drizzle over olive oil, and lemon juice. Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
For the orzo
Combine lemon juice, lemon zest and olive oil in a bowl.
Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat and sauté onions and garlic for 3 minutes.
Stir in orzo along with a little more oil and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium low cover and cook for 12 minutes, stirring halfway.
Stir in kale or spinach, lemon/olive oil mixture and season with salt and pepper. If using kale – cook for 2 more minutes, if using spinach – cook until just wilted.