Lime Chili Cod with Garlic Spinach & Quinoa

| Another Jen Van B. Creation |

Lime Chili Cod

Ingredients

• 2 pieces of 4-6oz fresh cod
• 1/2 – 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1-2 tbsp agave nectar
• 1 chopped fresh chili
• 1 tbsp dried chillies
• sea salt
• ground black pepper

Directions

Marinate cod with lime juice, agave nectar, fresh chili and. dried chillies . Add sea salt and ground pepper to taste (lighter on salt is better of course). Let marinate 2-3 hours in the fridge. Grill on BBQ or Bake in the oven. If you bake in the oven, first fry with a little coconut oil for 1 minute on each side to make crispy.

Garlic Spinach

Ingredients

• 1-2 cloves of Minced Garlic
• 4-8 cups of Fresh Spinach
• 1-2 tbsp Ms. Dash

Directions

Fry garlic with 1 tbsp of coconut for 1-2 minute, add spinach and cook until soft. Cook longer for crispy bits.

Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1-2 cups of Quinoa
• red onion
• garlic
• celery
• parsley
• lemon juice
• olive oil

Directions

Cook Quinoa as directed on package. Mince red onion, garlic, celery, parsley – mix in with cooked quinoa and add some lemon juice and olive oil. Plate 1/2 cup of quinoa (each plate) over a bed of Garlic Spinach, topped with the Lime Chili Cod. Ladle left over marinated juice from pan on top of the fish. Enjoy 🙂

Health Benefits

Cod is a white, mild fish and adapts to many flavours. It’s an excellent low-calorie source of protein that promotes cardiovascular health and is a good source of omega-3’s. Cod also contains high levels of B12 and B6 (the beauty vitamins) promoting healthy hair, nails, and skin. Look and feel great on the inside and outside with delicious cod in your diet.

Spinach is no doubt a nutritional power house. It’s high calcium content helps strengthen bones and is better absorbed by the body than dairy-based calcium sources. Spinach’s secret weapon is lutein, which makes it one of the best foods in the world to prevent cataracts, age-related blindness and cancer. It’s rich in vitamin A, C, fibre, folic acid and magnesium. I like to add a cup of spinach to my shakes in the morning – the extra greens and vitamins gives me Popeye’s strength and energy for the day 🙂

Quinoa is a grain that is totally gluten free. It has 16 percent protein content, higher than any other grain. In addition to the protein, quinoa features a host of other health building nutrients such as manganese, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus – this grain is especially good for people who suffer from migraines, headaches, diabetes and herosclerosis. Quinoa is also very high in dietary fiber which has been shown to reduce gallstones and lower total blood triglycerides. Quinoa is my grain of choice as it’s so versatile; great for making salads, breakfast cereal, and amazing side dishes. It’s packed with fiber and protein leaving you nourished and satisfied.

Enjoy & Stay Healthy!

Jenny Van Barneveld is one of the fastest rising fitness models and personalities in the industry, having appeared in numerous fitness magazines, including Inside Fitness, Better Bodies, Planet Muscle and UMM. She is a certified personal trainer and is set to become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, graduating from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition this year. Jenny is also passionate about food. Merging her passions for fitness and food together, she is focused on pairing fit living with fabulous food creations. Jenny will be sharing many of her amazing recipes here on Strong Athlete. We will also keep you posted on the upcoming launch of Jenny’s own website.