This Cod Provençal Recipe Is Pure Mediterranean Comfort (Easy & Healthy)

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives provide a different flavor but are lower in calories.

capers

🥗Healthier: chopped green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Pickles can mimic the briny flavor of capers at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

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

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

Add diced bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, black olives, and capers; season with salt and black pepper.

Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

Place cod fillets in a baking dish; pour the vegetable mixture over the fish.

Sprinkle with chopped parsley, thyme, and bay leaves.

Drizzle with lemon juice and a bit more olive oil.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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