Cod baked with beans

4 servings

25 minutes

Cod baked with beans is a refined dish of Portuguese cuisine that reflects the richness of its culinary traditions. The simplicity of the ingredients combines with a harmony of flavors: the tender cod fillet gains expressiveness from aromatic spices and white wine, while the beans add richness and softness to the dish. Lima beans, resembling a crescent moon, make it particularly festive, making this recipe ideal for New Year's and Christmas tables. Baking in foil helps retain the fish's juiciness and absorb the flavors of spices and oil, creating a balanced and sophisticated taste. It is best served hot, garnished with fresh herbs to highlight the freshness of the sea aroma. This dish symbolizes home comfort and warmth, conveying the spirit of Portuguese cuisine with its respect for quality ingredients and traditions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 385
• Proteins: 36.9g
• Fats: 11.5g
• Carbohydrates: 26.9g

Ingredients

• Olive oil: 4 tsp
• Canned beans: 600 g
• Chopped parsley: 4 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Cod fillet: 600 g
• Dry white wine: 8 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Mix olive oil with finely chopped fresh parsley, salt, and ground black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 4 teaspoons
   • Chopped parsley: 4 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Lay four identical sheets of foil on a baking tray, placing a mound of pre-cooked or canned beans on each. For Christmas and New Year's table, Lima beans are preferred, resembling a crescent shape.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned beans: 600 g

3. Water the beans with a mixture of oil and spices, first lifting and slightly bending the edges of the foil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 4 teaspoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Place a piece of fresh cod fillet on each mound of beans. Drizzle the fish with wine and season with salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cod fillet: 600 g
   • Dry white wine: 8 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

5. Join the edges of each sheet of foil so that the fish and beans are completely enclosed.

6. Place a baking sheet with four fish and bean-filled envelopes in an oven preheated to 175 degrees and leave there for 20 minutes or a little longer (depending on the size and thickness of the fish fillet).

7. Carefully place the cooked cod and beans on plates and serve immediately, garnished with a sprig of parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chopped parsley: 4 tablespoons