It's Fall and I'm Cooking: Tilapia and Green Bean Stew
It's cold and I want hearty, savoury meals that warm my body and soul. This recipe satisfies some of my culinary and nutritional goals for the season - I want to cook and eat more fish, expose my kids to different foods, and eat more vegetables. Try this for some spicy, autumnal sustenance:
Tilapia and Green Bean Stew
2 tbsps olive oil
1/2 a medium onion, peeled and chopped finely
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped ginger
1 tsp each cumin powder, coriander powder, chilli powder and turmeric
1 tbsp salt
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped green beans
6 tilapia filets, quartered
handful chopped fresh cilantro
juice from half a lemon
Sauté onion, garlic, ginger with oil till softened. Add powdered spices and sauté for 2 minutes. Add a little water if it starts to stick. Add tomatoes and green beans and let simmer on medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes till green beans are tender. Add fish and simmer for another 6 minutes. Turn off heat and add cilantro and lemon juice. Check salt and add to taste if necessary. Serves 6 people. Serve with rice or baguette. Enjoy!

Thanks for the recipe! I probably need a couple more practice rounds:)
Posted by: Christina | November 14, 2008 at 12:27 AM
Amreen, I was telling Felipe the other day that you are one of the friends that I consider to be GREAT cooks. This recipe sounds delicious!
Posted by: Barcelona Food Girl | November 12, 2008 at 11:06 AM
That picture looks so tempting!
Posted by: Beck | November 10, 2008 at 04:02 PM
Thanks for the recipe - I am always looking for different ways of cooking fish -- I find that I don't use enough of it yet it is soo good for you!
Posted by: Ernesta | November 09, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Mmmmmm! Sounds delish!
Posted by: CynthiaK | November 06, 2008 at 11:52 PM