Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew
Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew pairs tender flakes of salted cod with a rich tomato-wine sauce layered with onions, potatoes, and sweet roasted peppers. Briny olives and capers balance gentle sweetness from golden raisins, while sliced hard-boiled eggs add a comforting finish. Serve this hearty, Basque-inspired dish for a cozy family dinner or a festive weekend meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Soak the salted codfish in about 2 quarts of water, changing the water three times over 8 hours. Drain, then cut the codfish into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
In a pot, layer 1/2 of each ingredient in this order: potatoes, codfish, onions, hard-boiled eggs, capers, garlic, olives, roasted red peppers, and raisins. Set the bay leaf on top of the raisins, then pour 1/2 of the tomato sauce and 1/2 of the olive oil over everything. Repeat the layers in the same order, omitting the bay leaf. Pour the water and white wine over the top; do not stir.
- 3
Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 343.36 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 17.03 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 33.3 g 12%
- Total Fat 16.71 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 3.05 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 118.58 mg High 40%
- Sodium 664.36 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 4.34 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 14.14 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 79.66 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.73 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 791.45 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 44.83 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 4.54 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 57.2 mcg Good Source 286%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Vizcaina Style Bacalao Cod Stew is a Portuguese dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Capers, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 343.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew?
- It is a Portuguese stew recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Capers, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew?
- Explore these Portuguese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 343.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew healthy?
- Vizcaina-Style Bacalao Cod Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 343.36 calories and 17.03 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 664.36 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.05 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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