Name: Moqueca De Legumes Com Tomate Vegetable Moqueca With Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons; 1 yellow squash, sliced into half moons; 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 can (14 oz) of coconut milk; 1 can (14 oz) of diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons of tomato paste; 1 teaspoon of paprika; 1 teaspoon of ground cumin; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish; Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and yellow squash to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
Pour in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the coconut milk, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let the Moqueca simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt and pepper as desired.
Once ready, garnish the Vegetable Moqueca with freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve the Moqueca De Legumes Com Tomate hot over a bed of cooked rice, allowing all the delicious flavors to blend perfectly.

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