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Thieboudienne

A quick, weeknight-friendly take on the classic West African fish and rice dish. Flaky white fish simmers in a rich tomato-onion sauce, served over rice with a fresh, herby salsa for brightness.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
30g
Thieboudienne
comfortingAfricandairy-freefishflaky fishsoft riceweeknightmain

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook the 1 cup rice in 2 cups water until tender, about 15 minutes; keep warm.

  2. Step 2

    In a large skillet, sauté the 1 sliced onion and 1 chopped bell pepper in 2 tbsp oil over medium until soft, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add the 15 oz crushed tomatoes and 1 cup water; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

  4. Step 4

    Season the 1 lb fish fillets with salt and pepper, then nestle into the sauce; cover and cook until fish flakes, about 8 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Serve fish and sauce over rice, topped with chopped parsley.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large skillet with lid
  • Saucepan for rice
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

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