As part of my new healthy eating drive, I am trying to discover new foods that are quick and easy to make. I barely get 5 minutes to myself to think about what I can make (let alone whether it is a healthy meal or not!), so when I discovered these handy tins of mackerel from Princes, I had to try them.
I am a big fish fan (I must eat tuna and salmon 90% of the week) but I have to say I haven’t really ever tried mackerel. My mum loves it but it hasn’t ever made up any of my diet… until now.
The Princes fillets come in different sauces and are really tasty! The fact that the sauce is already prepared means that all I have to do is grab some staples from the cupboard and I have a quick meal.
There are lots of different varieties but I thought I would show you my two favourites, the Spicy Tomato (see here) and the Moroccan style with apricot sauce.
Moroccan mackerel with rice and chickpeas.
On the days that Mr F is working late, I will often eat on my own and cannot be bothered to cook a full meal for myself. Being able to whack some rice in the microwave and then have a delicious meal in less than 15 minutes is just so handy and means I don’t live off beans on toast all week!
Ingredients
– 2 tins of Princes Moroccan Style Mackerel
– 1/2 Red onion
– 200g Chickpeas
– 50g Spinach
– 1 Packet quick cook rice
– Chopped parsley
Method
– Sautee the red onion for 3-4 minutes and then add the chickpeas and spinach.
– Cook the rice (I use quick-cook rice as it takes minutes).
– Combine everything and scoop onto the plate. Open the tins of mackerel and place on top of the rice bed.
Enjoy!
Isn’t that easy? Even if you use a 12-minute to boil rice, you will go from ingredients to a meal in under 15 minutes. When you are a busy mum you need all of the help you can get, don’t you?
The benefits of omega 3
A healthy diet should contain 2 portions of oily fish, which are a great source of omega 3. Eating fish such as mackerel can help you maintain a healthy heart – definitely something I need to bear in mind with heart disease in my family.
I love that Princes mackerel comes prepared and ready to eat (skinless and boneless) and means I can enjoy a healthy meal with no fuss whatsoever. I will definitely be keeping a supply of tins in my cupboard!
Have you tried mackerel lately? What is your favourite recipe?
This post is written in collaboration with Princes
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Comments 24
This looks so tasty. I am always on the look out for recipes with high protein so this is perfect. Can’t wait to try it.
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you are going to love it Angela x
Ooh I never knew you could get tinned mackerel! I love mackerel but I hate cooking it, the house smells for days afterwards, so this would be great to use! Will definitely try this recipe!
Author
This would totally bypass that problem! xx
This is totally not something I would think to cook but it looks SO good!! Thanks for the inspiration x
Author
It is a staple meal for us now xx
I actually love mackerel, although for some reason I’ve not eaten it for years. I didn’t even know you could get it in a tin! I love this recipe idea, quick and easy is exactly what I’m after at the moment, and it sounds delicious!
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It is super quick, exactly what you need and you’ll love the sauces x
There’s no way I would have thought of eating mackerel like this!
Author
It is such an easy dish but looks and tastes great! x
This is a really lovely dish for mackerel – I love your photos too!
Author
Thank you so much! xx
Rice and chickpeas are a match made in heaven! Your dish looks really yummy and it would make such a great weekend lunch x
Author
Yep, quick and easy but really delicious! x
A meal in 15 minutes is amazing! We all have days of the week where a quick meal is required. This is quick but it’s also still healthy which is great!
Author
Exactly this! x
This looks so yum! I always love working with Princes and discovering how versatile the whole range is!
Author
It really is so versatile isn’t it? x
I love fish and have never had mackerel before! I remember my parents and brother having it with salads as a child. This looks delicious I must give it a try x
Author
It is super tasty, you have to pop it in your trolley next shop! x
Love the look of this meal. I’m a big fish fan too! I’m going to bookmark this page and have a go myself, thanks! x
Author
You are going to love it! x
This looks delish. It’s not something I’d ever think to buy but I’ll be giving it a go! Yum! And so good for you too!
Author
So full of goodness, it is now a favourite in this house! x