It’s Fall and I’m Cooking: Tilapia and Green Bean Stew

It’s cold and I want hearty, savoury meals that warm my body and soul.  This recipe satisfies some of my culinary and nutritional goals for the season – I want to cook and eat more fish, expose my kids to different foods, and eat more vegetables.  Try this for some spicy, autumnal sustenance:

Tilapia and Green Bean Stew

2 tbsps olive oil

1/2 a medium onion, peeled and chopped finely

1 tbsp chopped garlic

1 tbsp chopped ginger

1 tsp each cumin powder, coriander powder, chilli powder and turmeric

1 tbsp salt

1 can diced tomatoes

1 cup chopped green beans

6 tilapia filets, quartered

handful chopped fresh cilantro

juice from half a lemon

Sauté onion, garlic, ginger with oil till softened.  Add powdered spices and sauté for 2 minutes.  Add a little water if it starts to stick.  Add tomatoes and green beans and let simmer on medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes till green beans are tender.  Add fish and simmer for another 6 minutes.  Turn off heat and add cilantro and lemon juice.  Check salt and add to taste if necessary.  Serves 6 people. Serve with rice or baguette. Enjoy!