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.

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
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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 mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush cod fillets with half the olive oil and sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 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.
- Place cod fillets on the baking sheet alongside sweet potatoes. Bake for 15-20 minutes until fish is opaque and sweet potatoes are tender.
- 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.
- 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.









