Garlic-Butter Cod Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cups brown rice, cooked and chilled
• 1 lb cod fillets, cut into portions
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large leek, sliced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   Spread the cooked brown rice on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until crisp.
3. 03
   While the rice is baking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the mushrooms, leeks, and kale, cooking until softened.
4. 04
   In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
5. 05
   Spread the garlic-butter mixture over the cod fillets.
6. 06
   Place the cod on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
7. 07
   To serve, divide the crispy rice among bowls, top with the cooked vegetables, and place a cod fillet on each.
8. 08
   Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon zest before serving.