Miso-Glazed Cod with Bok Choy & Brown Rice

Name: Miso-Glazed Cod with Bok Choy & Brown Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.25 lb cod; 1 cup brown rice; 4 medium bok choy; 3 tbsp white miso paste; 2 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 2 medium green onion

Flaky white cod glazed with a sweet-savory white miso sauce, served
with tender bok choy and nutty brown rice. A Japanese-inspired dinner
that's elegant enough for company but easy enough for Tuesday night.

Miso-glazed fish is one of the great dishes of Japanese cuisine, and
it's far easier to make at home than most people think. White miso paste
provides deep umami flavor with natural fermented complexity — no long
list of ingredients needed.

The glaze is just four ingredients: miso, mirin, rice vinegar, and a
touch of sesame oil. It caramelizes under the broiler into a glossy,
slightly charred coating that makes every bite of the delicate cod
intensely flavorful.

Bok choy roasts right alongside the fish, its stems turning tender
while the leaves crisp slightly at the edges. Over nutty brown rice,
this is a complete meal that feels like a restaurant dinner but comes
together in 25 minutes.

✅ Why This Recipe Is Healthy

• Lean protein: Cod provides 28g protein with minimal fat
• Probiotics: Miso paste contains beneficial fermented cultures
• Calcium: Bok choy is one of the best plant sources of calcium
• Quick: Ready in 25 minutes

📊 Why This Recipe Scored 84/100

With an overall health score of 84/100, this recipe is a solid, balanced option. Its strongest area is sodium balance (86/100), where 490mg of sodium stays comfortably within heart-healthy limits.

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Miso-Glazed Cod with Bok Choy & Brown Rice

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Prep Time

10 min

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Cook Time

15 min

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Servings

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Difficulty

easy

Ingredients

✓ 1.25 lb cod
✓ 1 cup brown rice
✓ 4 medium bok choy
✓ 3 tbsp white miso paste
✓ 2 tbsp mirin
✓ 1 tbsp rice vinegar
✓ 1 tsp sesame oil
✓ 1 tsp fresh ginger
✓ 2 cloves garlic
✓ 1 tsp sesame seeds
✓ 2 medium green onion

Miso-Glazed Cod with Bok Choy & Brown Rice cooking in progress

Instructions

1
Cook brown rice according to package directions. While rice cooks, preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Whisk together miso paste, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth.
3
Pat cod fillets dry and place on the baking sheet. Halve the bok choy lengthwise and arrange around the fish. Brush fish generously with the miso glaze. Drizzle any remaining glaze over the bok choy.
4
Bake for 12-15 minutes until cod flakes easily with a fork and bok choy is tender. For extra caramelization, broil for the last 1-2 minutes — watch carefully to avoid burning.
5
Serve cod and bok choy over brown rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.