Ratatouille & Cod Stew

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty French-inspired stew combining tender vegetables with flaky white fish
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This Ratatouille & Cod Stew is a vibrant, comforting dish that marries the rustic charm of classic French vegetable stew with the delicate sweetness of fresh cod. The base features onions, peppers, eggplant, and zucchini sautéed until soft, then simmered in a rich broth of clam juice and crushed tomatoes. Fresh basil, parsley, and thyme add an aromatic herbal note that brightens the savory depth. The fish cooks gently in the hot liquid, absorbing the flavors without breaking apart. It is a perfect weeknight dinner that feels elegant yet approachable, offering a healthy balance of protein and vegetables. Serve it over hot rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

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Ratatouille & Cod Stew

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 60.9

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This Ratatouille & Cod Stew is a vibrant, comforting dish that marries the rustic charm of classic French vegetable stew with the delicate sweetness of fresh cod. The base features onions, peppers, eggplant, and zucchini saut&# 195;©ed until soft, then simmered in a rich broth of clam juice and crushed tomatoes. Fresh basil, parsley, and thyme add an aromatic herbal note that brightens the savory depth. The fish cooks gently in the hot liquid, absorbing the flavors without breaking apart. It is a perfect weeknight dinner that feels elegant yet approachable, offering a healthy balance of protein and vegetables. Serve it over hot rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced onions, minced garlic, diced green pepper, cubed eggplant, and cubed zucchini.
  3. Sauté vegetables for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly softened.
  4. Pour in clam broth, crushed tomatoes, chopped basil, chopped parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Gently add cod pieces to the pot.
  7. Simmer for 8 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Serve the stew immediately over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 60.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.1g8%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure eggplant and zucchini are cut into uniform 1-inch cubes for even cooking.

Use fresh cod or pollock; cut the fish into 2-inch chunks before adding to the stew.

If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer the vegetable base for an additional 5-10 minutes before adding the fish.

This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the fish.

For a vegan variation, omit the cod and clam broth, substituting with vegetable broth and increasing the vegetable quantity.

Keywords: cod, ratatouille, stew, french, seafood, vegetables, tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, basil, thyme, clam broth, dinner, easy, healthy, simmered, fish stew, mediterranean, herbs, one-pot
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