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Cod with Sweet Peppers

Name: Cod with Sweet Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, halved and sliced; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each); 3/4 cup julienned green pepper; 3/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper; 2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water; 1 medium lemon, halved and sliced

2 reviews

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Apr. 16, 2022

This quick and delicious recipe is a long-time family favorite. I like to use three or four different-colored peppers for an extra-pretty presentation. Then serve with couscous or brown rice to round out the meal. —Judy Grebetz, Racine, Wisconsin.

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
3/4 cup julienned green pepper
3/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 medium lemon, halved and sliced

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until onion is tender, 6-8 minutes.
Arrange fish and peppers over onion mixture. Cover and simmer until fish flakes easily with a fork and peppers are tender, 6-9 minutes. Remove fish and vegetables; keep warm.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon over fish and vegetables. Serve with lemon.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet with 1/3 cup pepper mixture: 168 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

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