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A quick, fragrant fish and tomato stew with zucchini and rice noodles, finished with fresh herbs. This one-pot meal comes together in about 20 minutes and is perfect for a weeknight.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
450
Protein
35g
Caldou
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb white fish fillets
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 4 oz rice noodles
  • ½ cup fresh mint and cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium. Add 1 sliced onion and 1 diced zucchini, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 2 chopped tomatoes and 1 cup water, bring to a simmer. Cook until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add 1 lb fish fillets and 4 oz rice noodles, simmer until fish is opaque and noodles are tender, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in 1/2 cup chopped mint and cilantro, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • knife
  • cutting board

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