A nontraditional variant of Turkish fish stew that blends various other Mediterranean influences.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 ½ cups dry couscous
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, liquid reserved
- 2 teaspoons capers, liquid reserved
- 12 small green olives
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes, drained
- 2 tablespoons white wine (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sumac powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
- 1 cup water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil and stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 5 minutes.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saut? onion and green pepper about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in garlic, and continue to cook and stir, about 2 minutes. Mix in artichoke hearts with reserved liquid, capers with reserved liquid, and olives. Stir in tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, and 1 cup water (or enough to attain desired thickness). Season with sumac powder, red pepper, basil, cumin, ginger, and pepper.
Step 3
Bring mixture to a boil and mix in fish chunks. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Serve over couscous.
Tips
You can use cod, scrod, or any other mild white fish in place of the tilapia.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 456 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
Cholesterol42mg | 14% |
Sodium762mg | 33% |
Total Carbohydrate53g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 23% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein33g | |
Vitamin C46mg | 228% |
Calcium135mg | 10% |
Iron4mg | 20% |
Potassium942mg | 20% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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