Baked Cod with Mashed White Beans

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Rinse and drain the canned white beans, then set aside.

3. 3

   In a baking dish, place the cod fillets and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

4. 4

   Bake the cod in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley.

6. 6

   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

7. 7

   Add the rinsed white beans to the saucepan and mash with a fork or potato masher until roughly smooth. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in half the chopped parsley.

8. 8

   Juice the lemon and add half of the juice to the mashed beans, stirring well to combine.

9. 9

   Once the cod is finished baking, remove it from the oven.

10. 10

    Serve the baked cod on top of the mashed white beans, drizzling with the remaining lemon juice and garnishing with the remaining chopped parsley.