Aromatic cod with bell peppers, tomatoes, and warming spices. Quick, healthy, and gluten-free Mediterranean dinner.
# Ingredient List:
→ Seafood
01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5.3 oz each), skinless and boneless
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
06 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
07 - 5.3 oz baby spinach
08 - 1 lemon, sliced
→ Spices & Seasonings
09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 0.5 tsp ground coriander
12 - 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
13 - 1 tsp salt
14 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
→ Pantry
15 - 2 tbsp olive oil
16 - 8.5 fl oz fish or vegetable stock
→ Garnish
17 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes until peppers begin to soften.
03 - Add ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, cayenne pepper if using, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in diced tomatoes and fish or vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer and stir to combine all ingredients.
05 - Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens slightly.
06 - Gently nestle cod fillets into the sauce and top with lemon slices. Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
07 - Add baby spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until just wilted.
08 - Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and additional lemon wedges.
