An Easy and Healthy Smoked Mackerel Bowl

In countries like Portugal and Spain where tinned fish is a staple, it can be a dish’s superstar or background player. Tinned fish newbie? Try it in bowl that also boasts grains, peas, eggs and greens.

Smoked Mackerel Bowl

Makes 1 bowl
Prep time: 10 minutes   
Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ 110-gram tin of smoked mackerel, oil drained
• ½ cup cooked whole grains, such as quinoa, brown rice or farro
• 1 cup snap peas, sliced
• 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 cups chopped dark leafy greens, such as kale or spinach
• 1 soft-boiled egg, sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Dressing

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• ¼ teaspoon sriracha

Optional garnishes

• sesame seeds
  pickled onions
  sauerkraut

Directions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger and sriracha until well combined. Set dressing aside.

Step 2: Assemble bowl with the cooked grains, greens, vegetables, mackerel and egg. Drizzle all over with dressing and garnish with sliced green onions.

Tip: Swap mackerel for another type of tinned fish, such as salmon or sardines, or switch up the vegetables with shredded carrots, cabbage and avocado.

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