12 baked whole fish recipes

Vegetable rice pancakes made with brown rice, grated carrots, and whole wheat flour, pan-fried until crisp and golden. A vegetarian side or light main.

Kalakukko: a traditional Finnish rye-crusted fish pie with pork and small whole fish sealed inside a dense rye dough, slow-baked for hours. A Savonian heirloom and Easter specialty.

Crispy oven-baked fish fingers coated in toasted whole-wheat breadcrumbs, served with a tangy yogurt-Dijon dipping sauce. A healthier homemade take on the freezer-aisle classic.

Casserole bread: a hearty quick bread baked in a casserole dish with whole wheat, oats, sunflower seeds, and orange zest. No kneading, no yeast required.

Quinoa, leek and tofu casserole layers cooked quinoa with sautéed leeks, garlic, and pressed tofu in a whole wheat breadcrumb crust, baked with soy milk. Vegan, protein-rich main dish.

Oven-roasted pearl barley with mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, sage, and marjoram baked in chicken broth until tender and nutty. A hearty whole grain side dish.

Low-fat eggplant barley bake loaded with mushrooms, tomatoes, and chili sauce. A one-pan vegetarian main dish with hearty whole grains and tender sauteed vegetables.

Vegetarian brown lentil bake with sauteed onions, soy sauce, and herbs, topped with whole wheat breadcrumbs and warm pineapple. Earthy, savory, and sweet all in one dish.

Whole onions stuffed with red lentils, dates, walnuts, raisins, and yogurt in this Bedouin-inspired vegetarian dish. Baked until golden and served with saffron rice or bulgur.

Baked kidney beans with bulgur, brown rice, mushrooms, and tomato sauce served warm over fresh spinach leaves. Two whole grains and beans in one hearty vegetarian main dish.

Milk and honey casserole bread with whole wheat flour baked in a round dish instead of a loaf pan. A no-knead yeast bread with a soft, tender crumb sweetened with honey.

Carrot tofu quiche with steamed carrots blended into a dill-scented tofu cream, poured into a whole wheat crust and baked with sesame seeds on top. A dairy-free, egg-free vegan main dish.