Cod Fish w/ Sweet Potato

Herb crusted Fish with Sweet potato Puree

Fish is considered sweet, heavy and oily according to Ayurveda. Relative to meats, fish is considered more Sattvic. Builds strength and immunity. As a general rule it is most beneficial for Pitta and Vata.

I have paired it with sweet potato puree so it is not really good for Kapha constitutions. Use Celeriac puree for Kapha, eliminate pistachios and add more herbs for Kapha constitutions.

Fish is heating, dairy is cooling this phenomenon is not recommended by Ayurveda especially if your immune system is stressed or weak. Both foods need different juices for digestion and can create havoc in your system. This combination is of course not fatal but can increase the build up of AMA.

2 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 Cod Fillet

Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)

2 tbsps Pistachios (chopped)

2 tbsps Parsley (chopped)

2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)

1/2 Lemon (juiced, zested)

2 Sweet Potato (small, peeled, cubed)

1/3 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

1/8 tsp Saffron

1/4 tsp Nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 400ºF (205ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Season the cod fillets generously with salt and pepper, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.

In a bowl, combine the pistachios, parsley, 1/2 of the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well, then spoon the mixture over the cod fillets, spreading it evenly across the top. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Meanwhile, add the cubed sweet potatoes to a pot of salted water. Bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and cook the sweet potatoes for ten to 15 minutes or until fork-tender.

Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the remaining oil, then the milk with the saffron and nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Mash the potatoes to your desired consistency. Divide the mashed sweet potatoes and cod evenly between plates, and enjoy!

More Flavour Add garlic to the mashed sweet potato.