MERLUZZO IN GUAZZETTO DI VERDURE

white fish

🥗Healthier: salmon

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative with a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with added herbs can reduce costs.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot; cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; stir to combine.

Add bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the fish fillets gently into the sauce; cover and cook for 10 minutes until fish is opaque.

Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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