A MOQUECA DE PEIXE MAIS FÁCIL

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

white fish

🥗Healthier: firm tofu

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Firm tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley can be used for a milder flavor.

Start by seasoning the tilapia fillets with garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Add a little bit of regular olive oil and then a bit of palm oil to the pan.

Slice the onion and bell pepper, and add them to the pan to sauté until they soften.

Add sliced tomatoes to the pan after the onion and bell pepper have softened.

Place the fish on top of the sautéed vegetables to create a layer.

Squeeze some lime juice over the fish.

Pour coconut milk over the fish and vegetables, ensuring to mix it in gently without breaking the fish apart.

Add more salt to taste and let the pan remain open while cooking.

Add half of a chili pepper, removing the seeds if you want less heat, or leaving them in for more spiciness.

Finish with chopped cilantro or parsley, depending on your preference.

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