–cod (size of 3 decks of cards, one-half pound)
–capers (about 12)
–onion (one-half, medium, chopped)
–parsley (a handful, chopped)
–lemon juice
–lemon zest (lemon peel)
–white wine (cooking wine is fine)
–Promise Activ margarine (heart-healthy)
–brown rice (fast cook)
–chicken broth (non-fat, low sodium)
–salt and pepper
–olive oil
1 – Place two-thirds cup of brown rice in a covered baking dish. Add two-thirds cup of chicken broth. Season with salt and olive oil. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
2 – Place one-half chopped onion in a covered baking dish with a little white wine. Season with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Place the cod atop the onion.
3 – Place 2 tablespoons of Promise Activ margarine in a small covered baking dish. Microwave on high for 30 seconds.
4 – Drench the cod in lemon juice. Then pour the melted margarine on top. Season with salt, pepper, a drop or two of olive oil, and lemon zest. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
5 – Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Cod is done when it begins to break apart.
6 – Serve the cod hot, atop the brown rice.
–cod inspired by allrecipes.com; rice original.
