Smoked Mackerel Kedgeree

This quick kedgeree is a simple, flavour-packed take on the classic dish. Using pre-cooked rice keeps the cooking time down, while smoked mackerel add...This quick kedgeree is a simple, flavour-packed take on the classic dish. Using pre-cooked rice keeps the cooking time down, while smoked mackerel adds flavour and a boost of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein. With fibre-rich chickpeas, greens and curry spices, and finished with soft boiled eggs, chives and lemon, it’s a balanced meal that comes together in one pan with very little effort. Read more This quick kedgeree is a simple, flavour-packed take on the classic dish. Using pre-cooked rice keeps the cooking time down, while smoked mackerel adds flavour and a boost of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein. With fibre-rich chickpeas, greens and curry spices, and finished with soft boiled eggs, chives and lemon, it’s a balanced meal that comes together in one pan with very little effort. This quick kedgeree is a simple, flavour-packed take on the classic dish. Using pre-cooked rice keeps the cooking time down, while smoked mackerel adds flavour and a boost of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein. With fibre-rich chickpeas, greens and curry spices, and finished with soft boiled eggs, chives and lemon, it’s a balanced meal that comes together in one pan with very little effort.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Healthy
fats
Contains
Eggs, Fish View all Chilli, Chickpeas, Beans, Olive oil, Chives, Tomato, Mackerel, Spinach, Legumes, Eggs, Onion, Peas, Ginger, Rice, Grains, Fish, Lemon, Garlic
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Healthy
fats

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

38g
Protein
688kcal
Calories
31g
Total Fat
66g
Carbs
7g
Sugars
15g
Fibre
197mg
Calcium
15%
 
6mg
Iron
33%
 
231mg
Magnesium
55%
 
1398mg
Potassium
30%
 
533mg
Sodium
23%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
7.1mcg
Vitamin B12
296%
 
7.2mcg
Vitamin D
36%
 
4.1mg
Vitamin E
27%
 
210mcg
Vitamin B9
53%
 
375mcg
Vitamin A
42%
 
42mg
Vitamin C
47%
 
3.9mg
Zinc
35%
 
32mcg
Vitamin K
27%
 
0.7mg
Copper
78%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B2
54%
 
12.4mg
Vitamin B3
78%
 
1.3mg
Vitamin B6
76%
 
610mg
Phosphorus
49%
 
Protein: 38g; Calories: 688kcal; Total Fat: 31g; Carbs: 66g; Sugars: 7g; Fibre: 15g; Calcium: 197mg (15%); Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 231mg (55%); Potassium: 1398mg (30%); Sodium: 533mg (23%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 7.1mcg (296%); Vitamin D: 7.2mcg (36%); Vitamin E: 4.1mg (27%); Vitamin B9: 210mcg (53%); Vitamin A: 375mcg (42%); Vitamin C: 42mg (47%); Zinc: 3.9mg (35%); Vitamin K: 32mcg (27%); Copper: 0.7mg (78%); Vitamin B2: 0.7mg (54%); Vitamin B3: 12.4mg (78%); Vitamin B6: 1.3mg (76%); Phosphorus: 610mg (49%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Healthy
fats
Contains
Eggs, Fish View all Chilli, Chickpeas, Beans, Olive oil, Chives, Tomato, Mackerel, Spinach, Legumes, Eggs, Onion, Peas, Ginger, Rice, Grains, Fish, Lemon, Garlic

Ingredients

Serves 2
white onion
Swaps: red onion
finely chopped
indian curry paste
wholegrain rice (cooked)
peas (frozen)
defrosted
chickpeas (can)
Swaps: cannellini beans (can)
drained and rinsed
mackerel fillet
Swaps: smoked salmon, smoked trout
(smoked) skin removed
chives
Swaps: parsley
finely chopped (to serve)
juiced (to serve)
cut into wedges (to serve)
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, carefully add the eggs, then simmer for 6½ minutes. Remove the eggs from the pan and plunge into a bowl of cold water. Once cool enough to handle, peel and quarter the eggs; set aside until needed.

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