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Ingredients

• 365 by Whole Foods Market Cod Fillets, 10.5 OZ 1 package $8.99
• Cannellini or great northern beans 1 can, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed pantry
• Crushed tomatoes 1 can, 14 to 15 ounces pantry
• Leek 1 medium, halved and thinly sliced seasonal produce
• Celery 2 stalks, diced seasonal produce
• Carrots 2 medium, diced seasonal produce
• Garlic 3 cloves, sliced pantry
• Lemon 1 seasonal produce
• Parsley 2 tablespoons chopped seasonal produce
• Olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons pantry
• Chicken or vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups pantry
• Red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon pantry
• Smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon pantry
• Salt about 1 teaspoon, divided pantry
• Black pepper about 1/2 teaspoon pantry

Instructions

1. Prep 1 package 365 by Whole Foods Market Cod Fillets, 10.5 ounces at $8.99, by thawing if needed, patting dry, and cutting into 2 large portions. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Halve, wash, and thinly slice 1 medium leek. Dice 2 celery stalks and 2 medium carrots. Slice 3 garlic cloves. Zest and juice 1 lemon, and chop 2 tablespoons parsley.
3. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a wide skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sliced leek, diced celery, and diced carrots with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
4. Add 3 sliced garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Stir in 1 can crushed tomatoes, 14 to 15 ounces, 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth, and 1 can cannellini or great northern beans, 15 ounces drained and rinsed. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes so the broth melds and the vegetables turn tender.
6. Taste the broth and adjust with more salt and black pepper as needed. Add half the lemon zest.
7. Nestle the 2 portions of seasoned cod into the simmering broth. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
8. Turn off the heat and add 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Spoon the broth and beans into shallow bowls and top with the cod.
9. Serve hot with crusty bread if you have it on hand. For wine, Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris are excellent with the tomato, lemon, and delicate fish.