Mackerel or Sardines in Creole Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 can Vital Choice Portuguese Sardines in Organic Tomato Sauce (4.4 ounces) or Vital Choice Atlantic Mackerel
• 2 tablespoons Vital Choice extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 bell pepper, julienned
• 1/2 onion, julienned
• 4 cloves garlic, mashed
• 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 organic bay leaf
• 1 1/2 teaspoon organic ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon organic oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon organic cayenne pepper
• Sea salt to taste
• 1/2 bunch cilantro or parsley, minced

Instructions

1. Sauté olive oil, bell pepper, garlic and onion in a medium to large pan over medium heat until fragrant and onion is translucent.
2. Add tomato sauce, water, cumin, oregano and bay leaf. Stir well and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce to a simmer and add fish. Cook on low for 20 minutes.
4. Serve with rice and salad, steamed okra or asparagus.