Tomato-Rich Fish Stew

The lycopene in tomatoes protects our brains against age-related decline. Fish’s good fat has the same effect.

Step: 1

In a pan, simmer sun-dried tomatoes in 1 1/2 cups water until very soft; discard water.

Step: 2

In a large pot, saute onion and green pepper in oil until softened.

Step: 3

In a food processor or blender, combine sun-dried tomatoes and 1 bottle clam juice until smooth; add to pot. Stir in remaining clam juice, diced tomatoes, wine, garlic, herbs, bay leaves and olives. Simmer 20 minutes.

Step: 4

Add beans, fish, fennel seeds, salt and pepper. Simmer until fish is done, about 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with cheese.

Per Serving: 280 calories; protein 20.3g; carbohydrates 26g; fat 8.4g; cholesterol 26.5mg; sodium 839.9mg.

The word “stew” can process to both a dish and a cooking method. Stewing involves slowly cooking piece of meat, raw fruit or beans in a tastefull liquid . It’s same as to braising, but it makes have a few notable differences. The raw animal vested is chopped into few of pieces but of being processing menu all of it , and the liquid all of it covers the contents in a stew as compared to a braise’s halfway all of it . When meat or raw fruit are cooked using this method, the resulting dish is called stew.

Stew has a reputation for being a rib-sticking eating process that warms you up on a cold , winter day. It’s true ; a bowl of classic beef stew does have warming properties , but stew’s comfort factor goes way beyond protecting you from the chill . It’s all about those soft and chunks of food and vegetables, swimming in a thick, ultra-rich gravy. The more they come together creates the greatest comfort food, no matter the weather.