The chickpea cream with cod bites is a warm, flavorful dish ready in less than 40 minutes. A smooth and delicate chickpea and potato velouté paired with tender and crunchy cod bites sautéed in a breadcrumb and mixed seeds coating. A simple recipe yet elegant and full of flavor, suitable as a healthy and nutritious meal for lunch and dinner every day but also for other occasions, like formal dinners or gatherings with friends. Indeed, the chickpea cream is made with ingredients we always have in the pantry, making it easy and quick to prepare, while for the cod bites, you can either choose fresh fish or open the freezer to use cod fillets or other frozen fish you have on hand. So even last minute, you can surely prepare this excellent dish!
As mentioned, it is a very simple recipe: we start the chickpea cream by sautéing garlic, sliced onion, and rosemary with oil, then adding diced potatoes. Cook them with water and, a few minutes before the end, add the chickpeas. Blend with an immersion blender and adjust the salt. Cut the cod fillets into bites, coat them in breadcrumbs flavored with mixed seeds, and sauté in oil until golden brown. Assemble the dishes by pouring the chickpea cream and topping with crunchy cod bites, mixed seeds, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Healthy, nutritious, delicious! This chickpea cream is perfect as a second course in a fish menu or as a one-dish meal! Gather all the ingredients and try it as soon as possible.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Soups, Broths and Veloutés
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Chickpea Cream with Cod Bites
- 14 oz cooked, boiled chickpeas
- 7 oz potatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups water
- salt
- 14 oz cod
- 3.5 oz breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp mixed seeds
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools for Preparing Chickpea Cream with Cod Bites
- 1 Casserole
- 1 Pan
- 2 Stovetops
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Immersion Blender
Steps for Preparing Chickpea Cream with Cod Bites
Start preparing the chickpea cream with cod bites by pouring oil into a high-sided casserole and adding sliced onion, crushed garlic clove, and rosemary. Sauté for a few minutes.
Peel the potatoes, dice them, and add to the casserole, letting them season for two minutes.
Cover with water and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
Then add the chickpeas and cook for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Turn off the heat and season with salt.
Blend with an immersion mixer until a smooth, lump-free cream is obtained.
Prepare the cod bites by first patting the fillets dry with paper towels and salting them. Cut each fillet into bites.
Pour the breadcrumbs into a plate and add some of the seeds, mixing well. Coat the fish bites in the breadcrumbs ensuring they stick well.
Pour oil into a non-stick pan and cook the cod bites on high heat until they are golden on all sides.
Pour the chickpea cream into each plate and top with the cod bites. Finish with the remaining mixed seeds and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve the Chickpea Cream with Cod Bites hot.
Simo and Cicci suggest
You can store the chickpea cream with cod bites well sealed in two airtight containers in the fridge for two to three days, by separating the chickpea cream from the cod bites.
You can use either fresh or frozen cod fillets or replace them with other types of fish like hake, perch, or salmon.
You can also season the breadcrumbs with herbs like oregano, basil, mint, or spices like paprika or cumin.
