The first time I presented this recipe to my children, then four and two, my older son threw a fit, said it looked “disgusting,” and refused to eat it. I calmly reminded him of our rule for new (or forgotten!) foods: You must eat three bites of each item and then if you still don’t like anything on the plate you can have something else. Within minutes they both had polished off full plates and asked for seconds! Garlic is a favorite flavor for my kids, and when the whole garlic cloves come into contact with the spray of oil, they take on a mellow, sautéed taste. Try a less “fishy” fish for unenthusiastic fish eaters; consider sole, flounder, or tilapia.

　　

Ingredients

serves 2

　　Canola oil spray

　　8 garlic cloves

　　10 to 12 ounces frozen hash browns (not the patties)

　　Pinch of sea salt

　　1/2 to 3/4 pound fish fillets

　　2 carrots, sliced into coins

　　1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets, or about 2 cups frozen broccoli florets

　　1 cup frozen corn

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

　　

Step 2

Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with canola oil.

　　

Step 3

Lay the garlic cloves in the pot.

　　

Step 4

Shake the hash browns over the bottom of the pot in a thick layer and sprinkle with salt.

　　

Step 5

Add the fish and layer the carrots, broccoli, and corn on top.

　　

Step 6

Cover and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.

　　

nutrition information

Step 7

Calories: 263

　　

Step 8

Protein: 21g

　　

Step 9

Carbohydrates: 46g

　　

Step 10

Fat: 3g

　　

Step 11

Cholesterol: 18mg

　　

Step 12

Sodium: 91mg

　　

Step 13

Fiber: 9g

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