Sheet-Pan Cod with Golden Butternut and Cauliflower
Flaky cod roasted alongside sweet golden squash and caramel-edged cauliflower, finished with lemon and chives.
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Ingredients
- 2 fillets (about 150 g each) cod fillets, fresh, pin bones removed
- 450 g butternut squash, peeled, cut into 2 cm cubes
- 300 g cauliflower florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, snipped
- ½ tsp salt
Method
- Heat the oven to 425°F and toss the squash and cauliflower with the oil.
- Set aside a plain share of vegetables for the kids' plate before seasoning.
- Season the grown-up vegetables with garlic, salt and lemon zest; roast until golden at the edges.25 min timer
- Nestle the cod among the vegetables and roast until it flakes at 145°F.12 min timer
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the grown-ups' plates and scatter with chives.
- Serve the kids' plate: plain flaked cod with soft squash and cauliflower.Kids’ plate comes out here
Kids’ plate: Fish and Rainbow Veggie Boats
On the plate: Plain flaked cod, soft butternut squash cubes and a small cauliflower floret, no lemon or chives.
Make it a game: Sail a squash boat across the plate to the cauliflower island before the first bite docks.
Set it aside at step 6, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Naturally gluten-free: fish, vegetables, olive oil, lemon and chives, no sauces or grains to check.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft roasted squash and tender flaked fish in gentle bite-size pieces, seasoned plain for little plates.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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