Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick and Easy - Chop the veggies, throw them in a pan to simmer while you finish cooking your flaky plant-based fish filet. This aromatic meal comes together in just 30 minutes.
  
  

• Simple Ingredients - Made with simple ingredients that can be found in every cupboard or local corner shop.
  
  

• It Tastes Like Italian Summer - Tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, and wine mingle together to create magic that tastes exactly like the month of August.  
  
  

• Perfect Meal Base - Pair it with your favorite pasta, crusty bread, polenta, or salad for a complete meal.  
  
  

Key Ingredients for Kinda Cod in Tomato Sauce

• Kinda Cod gets pan-fried in olive oil until golden and crispy, and nestles into punchy tomato sauce. It’s a match made in heaven.
   

• Cherry Tomatoes form the body of this delicious sauce, adding subtle sweetness and acidity that pair flawlessly with flaky plant-based fish filet.
  
  

• Olives bring a briny richness and contrast.
  
  

• White Wine adds a touch of acidity and summery aroma. 
  
  

• Tomato Paste gets lightly caramelized to bring out the sweetness, acidity, and umami.
  
  

• Chili Flakes add a subtle kick.
  
  

Equipment You’ll Need

• Cutting board

• Sharp knife

• Measuring spoons and cups

• Measuring jug

• Kitchen scale 

• Garlic crusher 

• Wooden spoon for stirring the sauce

• A spatula for flipping the filet 

• Medium-sized pan or pot for cooking the sauce

• Medium-sized non-stick pan for frying vegan fish filet 

How To Prepare Kinda Cod in Tomato Sauce

1. Prepare all the ingredients 

Chop the onions, crush garlic cloves, pit the olives, and halve cherry tomatoes. 

2. Cook the Sauce

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions, followed by crushed garlic. Once the garlic starts smelling nice, add chili flakes, basil, and thyme. Stir in tomato paste and let it caramelise slightly. Add halved tomatoes and olives, and season with salt and pepper. Deglaze the pan with wine and water and simmer for 20 minutes. 

3. Fry the Vegan Fish

Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add Kinda Cod filets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until nicely browned and crispy. 

Remove from the pan and nestle into the sauce. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and dig in. 

Tips & Tricks

• Build Flavor. Add a drizzle of lemon juice and a sprinkle of lemon zest for extra flavour.
  
  

• Tone Down the Heat. Skip chili flakes if you’re spice-sensitive. 

• Pair It Up. Serve this saucy situation with crusty bread, pasta or creamy polenta.
  
  

• Make It Crispy. Fry your bread in olive oil to achieve a crispy exterior and soft interior. 

• Turn It Into Puttanesca. Add capers for a classic Italian dish. 

FAQ

Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?

Yes, you can cook the sauce ahead of time, but we recommend cooking plant-based fleaky fish filet right before serving for the best results. 

Can I omit wine? 

Yes, you can replace it with 100 ml of water and 1 extra teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. The flavour of the sauce will be slightly different because wine adds a nice aroma, but delicious nonetheless. 

Can I use canned tomatoes instead of fresh cherry tomatoes?

Of course, feel free to use canned tomatoes. The result will be slightly different, due to the sweetness that cherry tomatoes bring, but that can be solved by adding 1 tsp of granulated sugar. 

Which wine should I use?

Use dry white wines like Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Black, and Chardonnay. 

How should I store leftovers?

Store sauce and vegan fish filet separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days for best results.