…hungry makes me grumpy - hungry makes me very - VERY grumpy!
Thus began my trial with Bok Choy & Cod. Beautiful, green & white, bok choy & healthy, very-low-in-calories cod. I dove right in pretending to be optimistic that this was going to be fabulous…secretly dreading yet another cardboard chewing, low-cal meal.
Let’s see what happened, how this recipe progressed, and find out if it received a thumbs UP or thumbs DOWN in the end. If nothing else…at least I blew the dust off my Canon DSLR and macro lens and put them to good use.
Chop Bok Choy - 1-3/4 to 2 cups
- Bok Choy – Chopped
With the seemingly ENDLESS winter days of gloom & grey, the green & Springy color of the bok choy was making me happy. I think a warm ‘n fuzzy feeling came over me…or maybe that was the wine?
I decided to make the bok choy look really pretty on a plate and take another picture so I/we could admire it a bit longer.
Pretty Bok Choy
Isn’t it pretty! I would very much like to eat it now.
Did I mention this is the first time I’ve ever purchased bok choy? I haven’t a clue how to prepare it.
God I pray this goes well! What have I gotten myself into?
Next chop 1 cup of Savoy Cabbage & 1/2 cup Green Onion.
- Savoy Cabbage
The savoy cabbage is another first for me. The texture beckoned me.
I LOVE green onion!
I believe this is where I chopped off half my thumb nail. EWWWWWWWWW – I know! Thank God I’m the only one eating this. I did find it…just in case you were ‘wondrin.
It’s a long running joke in my family about me with sharp objects. I consider myself lucky if/when I can prepare an entire meal without wearing latex gloves &/or drawing blood. I hate getting my hands dirty but we’ll save that turkey-stuffing-at-my-in-laws story for another post.
Cut 6-8 grape tomatoes lengthwise - Heaven & a WELCOME splash of color!
- Grape Tomatoes
We’re finished chopping all the fresh vegies (& fruit) now. Let’s put them on a plate so we can admire them a bit more.
So pretty!
I am TOTALLY famished so lets get cooking! Heat 2 teaspoons each butter & Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a skillet.
Once skillet is hot add cod fillet & brown on both sides. When it’s a glorious golden brown remove to plate.
- Rock Cod Fillet
This is looking soooooo good! I can’t wait to eat!
Now put all the fresh chopped vegies into the skillet & sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Note: I did not add any more butter or oil as I’m trying to watch my calories!
saute chopped vegetables
Instead of adding more butter…I added 1/4 cup of chicken broth.
Remove vegies to a plate and reheat Cod for a minute or two if desired.
Sprinkle with sea salt, spritz with fresh lemon & dive in!
Bok Choy Cod - Healthy Food Recipe
This serving is approx. 309 calories.
19g Protein
18g Fat (can cut down with less butter/oil)
20g Carbs
4g Fiber
I will definitely make this again and am now, officially, crazy for Bok Choy. It rocks!
I think a sprinkling of slivered almonds or water chestnuts would be nice with this dish as well. Next time :)
You just have to try it!
- bok choy cod – macro
I’m not a big fish eater and still enjoyed this dish.
If you try this recipe let me know how you like it. Would love to know what personal twists you put on it as well.
Enjoy!
Renée
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Renee, I must say this really does look delish!!!!!!! Even to a non-fish eater like myself!!!! Maybe I’ll prepare it with chicken, instead, lol!!!!!!! Anywhooo … great images … very colorful and well composed … your old days of stock photog work is paying off!!!!!
Thank you Lois. The chicken sounds like a great substitute. If you try it let me know how you make out!
Hi Renee, I subscribed to your blog because I’m a newbie with painter but I’ve worked with photo manipulation for years. I love your digital art. I was surprised to see a blog about dieting and cooking but I must say I LOVE it. And the way you write, you sound just like me ;) — arranging bok choy so it looks “pretty” and not having a clue how to prepare it. I may actually try this since you so nicely gave examples of each step. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Brenda. Thanks so much for the kind note & taking the time to comment. Don’t worry, recipes & food photos are not going to take over my blog. They may just show up on occasion along with a few other random musings. How else would you get to know me a little better right? The sudden urge for a blog about food is because I’ve spent so much ‘quality time’ over at the http://thepioneerwoman.com/ of late ;) Adore that gal! Like Lois mentioned above, I think it would work well with chicken as well. Take care & thanks again for stopping by! Renée