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Baked Cod with Sweet Potato and Steamed Broccoli

A simple, nutritious dinner featuring tender baked cod, lightly seasoned, served with vitamin-rich steamed broccoli and soft sweet potato slices. Perfect for caregivers seeking an easy, brain-healthy meal.
Baked Cod with Sweet Potato and Steamed Broccoli

A simple MIND Diet recipe built around everyday ingredients that support a brain-healthy eating pattern.

Brain Care Score: 68 / 100

A practical Alzheimer’s Weekly score based on MIND-style ingredients and limits on less brain-friendly ingredients.

Why it scores well:

  • Includes fish
  • Uses olive oil

This is an editorial nutrition guide, not medical advice.

Baked Cod with Sweet Potato and Steamed Broccoli

Baked Cod with Sweet Potato and Steamed Broccoli

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A simple, nutritious dinner featuring tender baked cod, lightly seasoned, served with vitamin-rich steamed broccoli and soft sweet potato slices. Perfect for caregivers seeking an easy, brain-healthy meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets cod fillets about 4 oz each, skin removed
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1.5 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 0.25 cup water for steaming broccoli

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush cod fillets with half the olive oil and sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Arrange sweet potato slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Place cod fillets on the baking sheet alongside sweet potatoes. Bake for 15-20 minutes until fish is opaque and sweet potatoes are tender.
  4. While baking, place broccoli florets in a steamer basket over 1/4 cup water. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. Serve baked cod with sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli warm.

Notes

Caregiver tip: Preparing the sweet potato slices and cod on the same baking sheet saves time and reduces cleanup. This meal is rich in lean protein, beta-carotene, and vitamins to support overall brain health while being gentle on the digestive system.

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