How to make Brazilian Moqueca

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

white fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more accessible and affordable.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper and tomato, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Layer sliced plantains on top of the mixture.

Place the fish fillets over the plantains, then add bay leaves and lime juice.

Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until fish is cooked through and plantains are tender.

Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top before serving.

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