Healthy Mackerel Dip

Healthy Mackerel Dip

So then, I've decided that at the start of each week I'll post a recipe/meal idea (due to high demand!). This week I wanted to share with you one of the easiest dips I know.. passed down from my mother (thanks mum!) - it goes to show that family and friends really are so valuable to share ideas with. This dip is a fantastic way of increasing your oily fish intake and really is super versatile.

I have eaten this mackerel dip as a snack with oatcakes, as a starter with slices of pitta bread, and with a roasted chickpea salad and crackers for a balanced lunch (pictures are below!).

So here is what you'll need to make my super healthy and super easy mackerel dip:

Fat-free Greek yoghurt, smoked mackerel fillet & (optional) spinach - pictured is frozen spinach


And here's what to do:

1) Above: Put one and a half heaped dessert-spoons of fat-free Greek yoghurt into a mixing bowl per mackerel fillet you use. I would use 1/2-1 fillet per person depending on if you are wanting to make a snack/meal of this dip respectively. Use more yoghurt for a creamier dip. If desired you can add spinach to add colour/taste.

2) Above: Mix the ingredients using a hand-blender/blender

And *hey presto*.. your dip is ready to serve!

Mackerel Dip in a Bowl

And here's how I like to serve my dip...

As a healthy snack with oat cakes...

&

As a starter with pitta bread

With salad & pitta bread (the above dip has more yoghurt added for a creamier
consistency and has added spinach in it too)

I really do love this dip and it can keep in the fridge for 1-2 days after making (just cover and check the use-by date sof your yoghurt/fish first!)

Nutrition 50g portion (if 50g mackerel fillet & 50g fat free yoghurt used):
80 kcal, 6.5g Protein, 1.5g Carbs, 7g Fat

Nutritional Benefits: Rich in omega 3 fatty acids for heart health

Have a lovely week - happy 'whizzing' if you try this recipe idea! - for more delicious and healthy recipes don't forget to check-out my 'recipes page' [click here].

Nic x