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    Spicy tomato mackerel with rice

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    Spicy tomato mackerel with rice served on two plates

    Picture the scene. It's a weeknight, you're cooking for the family, a few things ran away from you and now dinnertime is overdue and you're staring at the cupboard thinking, 'what on Earth should I cook?'

    Here's a perfect solution for just such a quandary - spicy tomato mackerel with rice. You'll just need to grab a few tins of Princes Mackerel Fillets in Spicy Tomato Sauce from the cupboard - they come skinless and boneless for less prep work - alongside some microwave rice and a few veg from the fridge and you'll be all set to prepare a quick and nutritious meal in under 10 minutes.

    With fresh peppers and spring onions adding freshness and crunch rice, and a topping of gorgeous mackerel in a rich, spicy tomato sauce, this meal is not only delicious, it's also packed with protein and a good dose of Omega 3.

    This recipe feeds two.

    Ingredients for the spicy tomato mackerel with rice - Princes mackerel fillets in a spicy tomato sauce, chopped peppers, rice, spring onions and seasoning.

    Ingredients

    • 250 g (8 oz) microwave rice (I used brown rice with quinoa)
    • 250 g (8.8 oz) Princes Mackerel Fillets in Spicy Tomato Sauce (2 x125g/4oz cans)
    • 50 g (¼ cup) red bell pepper chopped
    • 50 g (¼ cup) yellow pepper chopped
    • 4 spring onions trimmed and sliced
    • 1 pinch salt and black pepper

    Equipment

    Instructions

    Snip open the pack of rice and microwave for 2 minutes on High, or follow pack instructions.

    Microwaved rice - you can use white or brown for this spicy tomato mackerel with rice dish

    Tip the cans of Princes Mackerel in Spicy Tomato Sauce onto a microwaveable plate and break into large pieces with a fork. Microwave for 30 seconds on High.

    The Princes mackerel fillets are cooked in the microwave, ready to create the spicy tomato mackerel with rice dish

    Add the chopped peppers and spring onions to the rice and season with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sometimes, I fry the veggies briefly until soft, but they work great raw in this dish too.

    Mixed vegetables are added to the rice and seasoned
    Seasoned rice with mixed vegetables

    Share between 2 plates.

    The rice with mixed vegetables is then served onto two plates, ready for the mackerel to be added

    Top with the mackerel.

    Top the rice and vegetables with the mackerel to create this simple but tasty spicy tomato mackerel with rice

    Serve at once!

    Spicy tomato mackerel with rice, made with Princes mackerel fillets in a spicy tomato sauce

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    5 from 21 votes

    Spicy Tomato Mackerel with Rice Recipe

    Rice with fresh peppers and spring onions, topped with gorgeous mackerel in a rich, spicy tomato sauce.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time2 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Lunch and quick cook meals
    Cuisine: North African
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 2 people
    Author: Emily Leary

    Ingredients

    • 250 g (8 oz) microwave rice (I used brown rice with quinoa)
    • 250 g (8.8 oz) Princes Mackerel Fillets in Spicy Tomato Sauce (2 x125g/4oz cans)
    • 50 g (¼ cup) red bell pepper chopped
    • 50 g (¼ cup) yellow pepper chopped
    • 4 spring onions trimmed and sliced
    • 1 pinch salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    • Snip open the pack of rice and microwave for 2 minutes on High, or follow pack instructions.
    • Tip the cans of Princes Mackerel in Spicy Tomato Sauce onto a microwaveable plate and break into large pieces with a fork. Microwave for 30 seconds on High.
    • Add the chopped peppers and spring onions to the rice and season with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sometimes, I fry the veggies briefly until soft, but they work great raw in this dish too.
    • Share between 2 plates and top with the mackerel. Serve at once.

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    Notes

    Cook’s tip: If you’d like to cook the vegetables, prepare as follows. Snip open the pack of rice and microwave for 1 minute on High. Tip it into a microwaveable bowl and stir in the red pepper, yellow pepper and spring onions. Microwave on High for 1 minute 20 seconds.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1072IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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    1. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says

      March 01, 2018 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      Sometimes, a meal like this is just my speed: QUICK! It's nice to be able to fall back on your pantry to deliver a healthy, delicious meal in short order.

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        March 02, 2018 at 9:51 am

        Absolutely! I hope that you enjoy this delicious dish if you give it a go!

        Reply
    2. Jennifer Prince says

      March 01, 2018 at 12:00 am

      Wow! I never even thought about buying and using fish like this. What a great idea!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        March 01, 2018 at 12:30 pm

        Thank you! This spicy tomato mackerel with rice dish is super easy and quick to make and it's very nutritious too! Let me know if you try it.

        Reply
    3. Amanda says

      February 28, 2018 at 7:55 pm

      I love how colourful this dish is! It looks too good to eat and healthy too. My question is, is the mackerel really salty?

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        March 01, 2018 at 12:57 pm

        Thank you! This dish is really tasty and it's quick and easy to make. In answer to your question, the mackerel (including the sauce) contains 0.69g salt (272mg sodium) per 100g.

        Reply
    4. What Corinne Did says

      February 28, 2018 at 7:35 pm

      This looks so good and healthy! and so easy to make! i am always looking at new meals to bring to work for lunch! might have found another one!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        March 01, 2018 at 12:53 pm

        Thank you! This recipe makes a perfect dish for lunch. I hope you enjoy it if you give it a go!

        Reply
    5. Lyosha says

      February 28, 2018 at 3:36 am

      5 stars
      Canned mackerel looks great here! The dish looks very tempting to eat. and being a dish fan I would definitely love to give it a try

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        February 28, 2018 at 9:21 am

        Thank you! This makes such a quick, easy and healthy meal, I hope you give it a go!

        Reply
    6. Nati says

      February 27, 2018 at 11:20 pm

      Oh well! that was quick!! I am a total disaster for cooking or preparing anythng, besides I only buy grocers with a plan (basicaly the ingredients for my weekly menu) so It's very unlikely for me to find "anything" in my pantry, LOL But now you've given me a good idea and I'll keep these for those "emergency" days.

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        February 28, 2018 at 9:22 am

        Great! This recipe is perfect for those days when you need something that's easy, healthy and quick to make. I hope you give it a go!

        Reply
    7. Joanna says

      February 27, 2018 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea for a fast meal! I never thought of using canned fish as a rice topping. I will give it a try as I like mackerel.

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        February 28, 2018 at 9:39 am

        Thank you! I'm so pleased that you been inspired to give this recipe a try! Not only is it quick to make it's also very nutritious!

        Reply
    8. Indu says

      February 27, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      Mackerel fillets in spicy tomato sauce is such a delicious treat to relish. And a perfect fit as quickfix meal when short of time or want a change of taste.

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        February 28, 2018 at 9:41 am

        I agree! This dish is so nutritious as well as being super tasty. Enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Preet says

      February 27, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      Spicy tomato mackerel with rice looks so delicious, perfect for the busy days and evenings after a busy day. I am totally loving the pictures, they are making me hungry already.

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        February 28, 2018 at 10:03 am

        Thank you! I'm glad that you like the photos! This dish is just right for a nutritious, quick and easy meal. Let me know if you give it a go.

        Reply
    10. Shubhada Bhide says

      February 27, 2018 at 8:34 am

      Wow!! This looks delightful. I really love to try new recipes like this. and I will surely try to make this on weekend. It makes me feel so hungry right now.

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        February 27, 2018 at 9:23 am

        Thank you! It's a delicious and healthy meal, especially if you're short on prep time! I hope you give it a go!

        Reply
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