COD WITH SWEET PEPPERS

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This quick and delicious recipe is a long-time family favorite. I like to use three or four different-colored peppers for an extra-pretty presentation. Then serve with couscous or brown rice to round out the meal. -Judy Grebetz, Racine, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
3/4 cup julienned green pepper
3/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 medium lemon, halved and sliced

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until onion is tender, 6-8 minutes. , Arrange fish and peppers over onion mixture. Cover and simmer until fish flakes easily with a fork and peppers are tender, 6-9 minutes. Remove fish and vegetables and keep warm. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon over fish and vegetables. Serve with lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges