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Harissa Cod & Chickpeas with Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick family supper full of flavour, fibre and protein but only takes 30 minutes to make.

I love the anise flavour of the fennel and aniseeds, it pairs so well with fish.

Homemade Harissa Paste:

Harissa, a spicy Middle Eastern dip made with chillies and red peppers is such a great way to add smoky flavour to your food. I always have a jar handy in my fridge, making your own is super easy and un’faffy’, here is my recipe.

Alternatively you can try to source Belazu’s Rose Harissa which I get from Olive Branch Deli in Cape Town or online .

Mix up the Fish:

  • you can use WHITE FISH like cod or hake
  • you can use OILY FISH like trout or salmon fillet

Serving Suggestions:

Harissa Cod & Chickpeas with Cherry Tomatoes

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Diet Gluten-free

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 red onion finely sliced
  • 1 large fennel bulb sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste
  • 4 cod fillets
  • 2 x 400g tins cherry tomatoes
  • 2 x 400g tins chickpeas drained
  • dill or parsley to serve

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan (with a lid), add the fennel seeds, red onions and chopped fennel. Mix well and cook on a medium heat, lidded, until the onions and fennel are soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, harissa and 1 teaspoon salt and heat until fragrant, 3 minutes.
  • Add the tinned tomatoes, fill 1/2 tin with water and add this too, stir well and simmer for 3 minutes, have a taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  • Add the chickpeas and cod, snuggling the cod beautifully in the sauce, simmer for 8 minutes with the lid on.
  • Take the fish of the heat and sprinkle will chopped dill or parsley and a good drizzle of olive oil. Serve with black rice and some greens on the side, enjoy!
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