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Brazilian Fish Moqueca (Light)

A coconut‑tomato broth with firm white fish, bell peppers, and cilantro, served with rice.

Brazilian Fish Moqueca (Light)

Total

40 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 250 g White fish fillets
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • ½ cup Onion, sliced
  • 80 g Red bell pepper, sliced
  • 200 g Canned diced tomatoes
  • 100 ml Coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a pot, sauté onion and bell pepper until soft.

  2. 2

    Add tomatoes and coconut milk, bring to a gentle boil.

  3. 3

    Place fish pieces in the broth, simmer 8‑10 minutes until cooked through.

  4. 4

    Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

380

19% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein32 g
Carbohydrate38 g
Fat12 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium540 mg

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