•• Intermediate Protein & Muscle Synthesis

Miso-Glazed Cod with Steamed Vegetables

Oven Baking Sheet Steamer
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Nutritional Role & Bio-benefit

White fish like cod delivers exceptionally lean, easy-to-digest protein with minimal fat. The miso glaze adds digestive enzymes and umami depth while the steamed vegetables preserve heat-sensitive micronutrients like vitamin C and folate.

How To Prepare

  1. 1Mix glaze: 2 tbsp white miso, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp honey.
  2. 2Coat 2 cod fillets with the miso glaze and marinate for 15 minutes (or overnight).
  3. 3Place on a lined baking sheet and broil for 8-10 minutes until caramelized.
  4. 4Steam broccoli, bok choy, and snap peas for 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. 5Serve fish over steamed vegetables with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Yield / Servings
2 Servings
Prep Time
20 mins cook
Macronutrients
Carbs: 18g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 8g

Personalized Portions & Macros

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Scaled Nutrition Results (1x serving)

272 kcal
Carbs18g
Protein32g
Fat8g
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This carbohydrate-dominant portion of 18g is ideal for glycogen replenishment. Recommended consumption window: 2-3 hours pre-event or immediately post-training to maximize glycogen re-synthesis.

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Bio-Booster Cooking Tips

  • Marinate overnight for deeper flavor penetration.
  • Watch the broiler closely — miso burns fast due to the sugar content.
  • Substitute salmon or halibut if cod is unavailable.

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