Roasted Branzino with Blistered Tomatoes and Butter Beans
Roasted Branzino with Blistered Tomatoes and Butter Beans features crackling skin and moist, delicate flesh nestled over a saucy mix of sweet cherry tomatoes, tender leeks and carrots, and creamy butter beans. A splash of white wine and thyme brightens the pan juices while a pat of butter adds silkiness. Serve for a relaxed dinner when you want something elegant yet comforting.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Branzino with Blistered Tomatoes and Butter Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) with a rack in the center.
- 2
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a high-sided skillet over medium. Add the leek and carrot; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic, thyme, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the white wine and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth, beans, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the tomatoes burst and the carrots are tender, about 25 minutes.
- 3
While the beans simmer, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Rub the fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle evenly with salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place half of the lemon slices in the fish cavities. Arrange the remaining slices on the prepared baking sheet. Roll 2 large pieces of aluminum foil into logs and twist them to prop up the fish cavity-side down.
- 4
Roast the fish in the preheated oven until the flesh is opaque and the skin is crispy, about 25 minutes.
- 5
Stir the butter into the bean mixture. Serve in shallow bowls with the roasted branzino and lemons. Sprinkle with more thyme leaves, and serve immediately with crusty bread.
- Calories 1061.18 kcal High 53%
- Protein 28.14 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 167.01 g 61%
- Total Fat 25.56 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 8.75 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.77 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 1890.25 mg High 82%
- Dietary Fiber 14.07 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 12.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 399.31 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 10.38 mg Good Source 58%
- Potassium 673.89 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 267.2 mcg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin C 66.39 mg Good Source 74%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Roasted Branzino with Blistered Tomatoes and Butter Beans is made with 16 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Branzino, Cannellini Beans, and Cherry Tomato. Each serving provides about 1061.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Branzino with Blistered Tomatoes and Butter Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Branzino, Cannellini Beans, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Broth. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Branzino with Blistered Tomatoes and Butter Beans?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1061.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Branzino with Blistered Tomatoes and Butter Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Roasted Branzino with Blistered Tomatoes and Butter Beans healthy?
- Roasted Branzino with Blistered Tomatoes and Butter Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 1061.18 calories and 28.14 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1890.25 mg (82% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.75 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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