Mackerel and Sauerkraut Open Sandwich

This open sandwich is an effortless weekday lunch. Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids to support heart and brain health, as well as vitamin D and...This open sandwich is an effortless weekday lunch. Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids to support heart and brain health, as well as vitamin D and high-quality protein. The sauerkraut adds a tangy crunch along with beneficial live cultures to support gut health. Serving it on rye bread provides slow-release carbohydrates and fibre to help keep you satisfied. Finish with herbs, lemon, capers and slices of radish for extra crunch. Read more This open sandwich is an effortless weekday lunch. Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids to support heart and brain health, as well as vitamin D and high-quality protein. The sauerkraut adds a tangy crunch along with beneficial live cultures to support gut health. Serving it on rye bread provides slow-release carbohydrates and fibre to help keep you satisfied. Finish with herbs, lemon, capers and slices of radish for extra crunch. This open sandwich is an effortless weekday lunch. Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids to support heart and brain health, as well as vitamin D and high-quality protein. The sauerkraut adds a tangy crunch along with beneficial live cultures to support gut health. Serving it on rye bread provides slow-release carbohydrates and fibre to help keep you satisfied. Finish with herbs, lemon, capers and slices of radish for extra crunch.

Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
0 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
High
protein
Healthy
fats
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Fish, Gluten View all Milk, Mustard, Mackerel, Dairy, Capers, Radish, Dill, Cabbage, Grains, Fish, Lemon, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
High
protein
Healthy
fats
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

26g
Protein
243kcal
Calories
7g
Total Fat
17g
Carbs
2g
Sugars
3g
Fibre
281mg
Calcium
22%
 
3mg
Iron
17%
 
55mg
Magnesium
13%
 
325mg
Potassium
7%
 
798mg
Sodium
35%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
6.3mcg
Vitamin B12
263%
 
6.6mcg
Vitamin D
33%
 
1.3mg
Vitamin E
9%
 
49mcg
Vitamin B9
12%
 
184mcg
Vitamin A
20%
 
10mg
Vitamin C
11%
 
1.5mg
Zinc
14%
 
4mcg
Vitamin K
3%
 
0.2mg
Copper
22%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
7mg
Vitamin B3
44%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B6
18%
 
338mg
Phosphorus
27%
 
Protein: 26g; Calories: 243kcal; Total Fat: 7g; Carbs: 17g; Sugars: 2g; Fibre: 3g; Calcium: 281mg (22%); Iron: 3mg (17%); Magnesium: 55mg (13%); Potassium: 325mg (7%); Sodium: 798mg (35%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 6.3mcg (263%); Vitamin D: 6.6mcg (33%); Vitamin E: 1.3mg (9%); Vitamin B9: 49mcg (12%); Vitamin A: 184mcg (20%); Vitamin C: 10mg (11%); Zinc: 1.5mg (14%); Vitamin K: 4mcg (3%); Copper: 0.2mg (22%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 7mg (44%); Vitamin B6: 0.3mg (18%); Phosphorus: 338mg (27%)
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Why is this healthy?
High
protein
Healthy
fats
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Fish, Gluten View all Milk, Mustard, Mackerel, Dairy, Capers, Radish, Dill, Cabbage, Grains, Fish, Lemon, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 1
mackerel (canned)
Swaps: sardines in oil, sardines in water
(in olive oil, brine or water) drained
Swaps: yoghurt (plantbased)
capers
sauerkraut
roughly chopped
dill
chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Swaps: sourdough bread, wholemeal bread, gluten free bread
toasted
juiced (to serve)
finely sliced (optional, for garnish)
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

In a bowl, use a fork to mash together the mackerel and yoghurt. Stir through the capers, sauerkraut and dill. Season to taste.

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