One Pot Cod and Potato Stew

🌿 One-Pot Cod and Potato Stew with Chickpeas

🧂 Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 (14 oz / 400g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 (14 oz / 400g) can diced tomatoes

2 cups vegetable or fish broth

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 lb (450g) cod fillets, cut into large chunks

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Optional: black olives or a handful of spinach added near the end

🔥 Instructions:

1. Sauté Aromatics

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.

Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

2. Add Veggies & Broth

Add the cubed potatoes, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and broth. Season with salt and pepper.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are just tender.

3. Add Cod

Gently nestle the cod chunks into the stew. Cover and simmer for another 7–10 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.

4. Finish the Dish

Squeeze in lemon juice and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.

5. Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve with crusty bread or over rice if desired.

🍲 Tips:

You can substitute cod with haddock, halibut, or sea bass.

Add a pinch of saffron for a Spanish touch.

Make it heartier with kale or spinach stirred in at the end.