Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen cod (or your choice of firm white fish)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
  • 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sweet green pepper, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (more if you wish it thicker)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  • Partially thaw fillets and cut into 1 inch pieces.
  • Saute onions, celery, green pepper, garlic in butter or oil, just until tender.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except fish.
  • Cover and slow simmer gently for 30 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
  • Add fish; cover and simmer 7 minutes or until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  • We like it served over brown rice.