Tigela De Burrito De Moqueca Com Salsa De Abacate (moqueca Burrito Bowl With Avocado Salsa)

This Tigela de Burrito de Moqueca com Salsa de Abacate (Moqueca Burrito Bowl with Avocado Salsa) recipe combines the flavors of Brazilian moqueca with the convenience of a burrito bowl. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Brazilian Brazilian Cuisine Burrito Bowl Moqueca Avocado Salsa
Tigela De Burrito De Moqueca Com Salsa De Abacate (moqueca Burrito Bowl With Avocado Salsa)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white fish fillets, such as cod or snapper
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup fish or vegetable broth
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the bell peppers and cook until they begin to soften.
  3. Stir in the coconut milk, broth, tomatoes, and lime juice. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the fish fillets and cook until they are opaque and flake easily with a fork.
  5. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Divide the rice and black beans among 4 bowls. Top with the moqueca mixture.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the diced avocado, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the salsa.
  8. Top each bowl with the avocado salsa and serve.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450
Carbohydrates
55g
Protein
25g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large skillet Cutting board Knife Wooden spoon Small bowl

Tools

Cooking pot Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Tigela de Burrito de Moqueca com Salsa de Abacate with a side of plantain chips for a complete Brazilian meal experience.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the fish with tofu or extra vegetables.

Cost

$20