For some strange reason, we had leftover cod and broccoli slaw from a fish and chips dinner. (My husband’s fish and chips dinner is usually gobbled up the first night!)

The next day I was craving a burrito (taco shop burrito, not overly healthy burrito, mind you). Instead, I scanned the refrigerator, trying to figure out what I could throw together for a semi-nutritious comfort lunch. Then, I spotted corn tortillas, guacamole and leftover fish and slaw. I added some black beans for a little extra fiber and a little fat free shredded Cheddar just because.

How I made my fish’n’chips cod tacos:

• Two corn tortillas
• Leftover fish from fish and chips dinner (cod covered in whole wheat panko, lightly sauteed in olive oil)
• Leftover broccoli slaw (pre-packaged broccoli slaw mixed with a little light ranch dressing)
• Scoop of canned black beans
• Scoop of pre-made guacamole
• A little fat-free shredded Cheddar

The result? Seriously delicious. So delicious, in fact, I immediately forgot about the craving for a taco shop burrito.

TELL US: What delicacies have you created from leftover fish dishes? Please share. We’d love to hear from you!

Posted by Rima Kleiner, MS, RD