Peperonata with beans and fish
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Background
Peperonata is a famous, traditional Italian basic dish which can be used in various ways (see peperonata recipe). For example, in this recipe we add fish & beans to it and voilà we have a lovely, hearty and healthy meal. This peperonata with beans and fish can be served with mashed potatoes, pasta or rice.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 red pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes
- Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tin white beans (such as cannellini)
- 1 large fish fillet (haddock or cod)
- Small handful of parsley, chopped
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion and garlic.
- Heat the oil in a pan and soften the onion (for about 5 minutes).
- Meanwhile, slice the peppers into 1cm thick strips, then add these to the onion together with the garlic.
- Gently sauté under cover for 5 minutes, then add the vinegar, chilli flakes (if used) and tomatoes. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.
- When the peperonata is ready, stir in the drained beans and put the fish pieces on top. Season with salt and pepper, then put the lid on.
- Turn up the heat slightly and cook for 5 minutes. Don’t overcook the fish!
- Scatter the chopped herbs on top just before serving.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Roast - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Ingredients: - Beans - Other Vegetables - White fish
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Low Calorie - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Low Fat
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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