Braised Cod

Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced thick
• 6 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 cups celery, cut diagonally about 1 inch long
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
• 3/4 cup green olives cut in fourths
• 1 TBS + ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 1-1/2 lbs cod, cut into 2 inch pieces
• pinch red chili flakes
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 TBS chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Slice onion and garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to enhance its health-promoting benefits.
2. Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10-12 inch skillet. Healthy Sauté chopped onion in broth over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent.
3. Add garlic and celery and sauté for another minute. Add drained diced tomatoes, green olives and remaining broth. Stir, cover, and simmer on medium-low for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until celery is tender.
4. Place cod, lemon, salt, pepper, and chili flakes on top of celery and continue to simmer covered for another 5 minutes, or until fish is cooked. This is our Stovetop Braising cooking method. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Serves 4

Serving Suggestions: Serve with

• Brown Rice