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Pan fried cod with white bean and spinach stew

Flaky cod on a garlicky white bean and spinach stew, a proper filling dinner with no added sugar.

  • Time35 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.38 a head
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat half the oil in a wide pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 6 minutes until soft and sweet smelling.

    6 min
  2. 2

    Add the garlic and paprika and cook for 1 minute. Tip in the tomatoes and beans and simmer for 10 minutes until thick.

    10 min
  3. 3

    Stir in the spinach a handful at a time until wilted. Add the lemon juice and pepper.

  4. 4

    Pat the cod dry. Heat the rest of the oil in a frying pan over a high heat and cook the cod for 4 minutes on one side until golden.

    4 min
  5. 5

    Turn and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until the fish flakes easily.

    2 min 30 s
  6. 6

    Spoon the stew into bowls, top with the cod, and scatter over the parsley and lemon zest.

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