For those who cherish good food, a meal plan without the pleasure of a delightful dinner is hard to accept. Dinners are a highlight of my day. While crafting recipes for our yearly #CSCleanse, I focus on infusing every dish, especially dinner, with vibrant flavors from fresh herbs, spices, and citrus — all nutritious and uplifting components.

This slow-roasted cod featuring broccolini, winter squash, and mint is among my top picks for the #CSCleanse. It feels sophisticated yet comes together swiftly, using just one pan and overflowing with wholesome, seasonal ingredients that leave you feeling great. A few zesty additions like mint, lemon, and garlic deliver a burst of flavor, elevating this meal to restaurant-quality. It’s all about working smarter, not harder.

slow roasted cod with broccolini

You can use any firm white fish for this dish — while I opted for cod, halibut, grouper, or rockfish would also shine. Feel free to swap delicata squash for butternut, and mix in any citrus or fresh herbs you have on hand. This recipe is highly adaptable and worth making repeatedly. Keep scrolling for the full recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 piece of cod or halibut (8-10 oz)
  • 1 delicata squash, cut into 1/2” thick rounds, seeds removed
  • 1 bunch of broccolini, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic, 2 sliced and 1 minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 lemons, one zested and juiced, the other sliced
  • 1 bunch of mint

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Combine sliced squash and broccolini in a bowl with sliced garlic, two tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the mixture on a foil-lined baking sheet or roasting pan and roast for about 25 minutes.
  4. While the veggies roast, season the fish with one tablespoon of olive oil, the zest and juice of one lemon, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Once the squash is tender, take the veggies out of the oven and lower the temperature to 350°F.
  6. Place the fish on top of the vegetables and return to the oven. Bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork, around 13 minutes.
  7. After removing from the oven, top with torn mint leaves and a drizzle of olive oil, garnishing with sliced lemon.
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