Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 piece

sole fillet

portioned

1 jar

pesto

1 pint

grape tomatoes

halved

2 unit

zucchini

sliced & quartered

2 unit

yellow squash

sliced & quartered

3 unit

carrots

julienned

2 cup

quinoa

2.5 cup

water

1 tsp

kosher salt

1 pinch

black pepper

fresh ground

1.5 tbsp

olive oil

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2
~3 min

Prepare the vegetables: halve grape or cherry tomatoes, slice zucchini and yellow squash into 1/2 inch rounds and then quarter, julienne carrots.

Step 3
~3 min

Place the prepared vegetables in a roasting pan.

Step 4
~3 min

Season the vegetables liberally with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.

Step 5
~3 min

Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and toss to coat.

Step 6
~3 min

Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.

Step 7
~3 min

Start boiling 2.5 cups of water in a saucepan.

Step 8
~3 min

Add 1-2 tsp of kosher salt to the boiling water for flavoring.

Step 9
~3 min

While vegetables are roasting, prepare the fish. Pat sole fillets dry.

Step 10
~3 min

Portion the fillets into single-serving size pieces.

Step 11
~3 min

Place the fillets (with lighter side up) in a second baking dish.

Step 12
~3 min

Spoon pesto onto the fillets, spreading to an even coating covering the entire surface of each piece of fish (about 1T pesto/piece of fish).

Step 13
~3 min

Add quinoa to the boiling, salted water.

Step 14
~3 min

Stir briefly, then cover and cook on low heat for 12-15 minutes until water has been completely absorbed.

Step 15
~3 min

As soon as you cover the quinoa, place the pan with the fish in the oven.

Step 16
~3 min

Cook the fish for 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of the fillets. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested using a fork.

Step 17
~3 min

Assemble the dish by placing the fish and roasted vegetables on top of the quinoa.

Step 18
~3 min

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use your favorite vegetables for roasting.

Adjust the amount of pesto to your liking.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the fish for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Vegetables can be roasted ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Add a crusty bread to soak up the pesto.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Highlights fresh ingredients and simple preparation methods.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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