COD WITH SQUASH AND QUINOA ENJOY DAN:

                     COD WITH SQUASH AND QUINOA by CHEF DAN:

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS:

1-pound fresh Cod fillets, or Tilapia, Cat fish or Red Snapper

1/4- cup soy sauce

1-tablespoon pure maple syrup

2-tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup quinoa

PUREE:

1-halved butternut squash, seeded

1-tablespoon ground cinnamon

2-tablespoon brown sugar

1-teaspoon EACH salt, and turmeric

2-tablespoon honey

1/2-stick butter

Pinch of salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 F)

1.   Combine cinnamon and next 4 ingredients in a bowl.

2.   Sprinkle all over the insides squash halves.

3.   Place on a prepared baking tray and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

4.   Meanwhile rinse the fish fillets, pat dry and place in a bowl.

5.   Then, mix together soy sauce and syrup then pour over the fish.

6.   Place bowl in the frig for 15-20 minutes.

7.   Rinse quinoa, and place in a pot with 2 cups water and bring to a boil.

8.   Add a pinch of salt, as soon as it boils.

9.   Turn to medium-low and let simmer for 15 minutes.

10-Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.

10  Remove squash from the oven and when cool.

11   Scoop out the insides and place in a blender.

12  Add honey and butter and blend until smooth.

13  Remove fish from the fringe.

14  In a skillet add oil and when sizzling.

15  Add the filets and cook for about 3-minutes per side.

16  Scoop some puree into a bowl, place fish fillet on top.

17  Serve with quinoa on the side.

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