Spicy One-Pot Codfish & Yuca Stew

Place cod in a medium nonreactive bowl. Squeeze lemon half over the cod and set aside.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, chile, tomato paste, paprika, cumin and oregano; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add stock and tomatoes; bring to a light boil. Add yuca, carrots, cauliflower and thyme; cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes.

Add the cod and salt to the pot; cook, stirring and breaking the fish apart halfway, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Discard the thyme. Divide among 4 bowls.