Fish Nuggets With Garlic & Lemon Beans
Enjoy these crispy, golden fish nuggets, made with protein-rich cod and a nutritious, gluten-free almond and buckwheat coating. Served alongside vibrant green beans packed with fiber for gut health, this dish is a simple and wholesome meal, full of healthy fats and lean protein.
Avg. Recipe Cost (US)
$9.10
Avg. Recipe Cost (UK)
£7.30
Nutritional Information (approx)
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Protein: 30 g
- Fats: 20 g
- Carbs: 50 g
- Fibre: 6 g
Tags
Gluten Free High Protein Dinner
Ingredients
- cod filets - 10 oz. (300g)
- eggs - 2
- ground almonds - ⅜ cup (50g)
- buckwheat flour - ⅜ cup (50g)
- coconut oil - 1 tbsp.
- green beans - 1 ⅓ cup (200g)
- lemon zest - from ½ lemon
- garlic clove - 1 (crushed)
- olive oil - 1 tsp.
Preparation Instructions
- 1. Cut the cod fillets into nugget-sized chucks and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2. Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk well. Spread the ground almonds and flour onto two separate plates.
- 3. Firstly, cover the cod pieces in a layer of flour, then dip in the whisked eggs and finally cover with the ground almonds. Repeat this with all the pieces.
- 4. Heat the coconut oil in a large pan and fry the cod nuggets for 8-10 minutes, until browned, turning half way.
- 5. In the meantime, boil a pot of water and cook the beans for 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, transfer to a bowl and mix well with the lemon zest, garlic and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve alongside the cod nuggets.