Pregnancy Recipe
Evening meal
Mackerel, sweet potato and vegetable tray bake
Mackerel baked with sweet potato, peppers and onion in one tray. Contains protein, omega-3 fats, fibre and vitamin C-containing vegetables, with very little washing up.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Portions
- 2
- Easy
- Pregnancy
- High-protein
- Omega-3-containing
- Fibre-rich
- Lower in saturated fat

Make this recipe
Swap an ingredient
Only swaps that keep this recipe pregnancy-safe are offered. Allergen information below updates when you choose one.
Ingredients
For 2 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Heat the oven to 200°C. Toss the sweet potato, pepper, onion and tomato with the oil and seasoning in a tray.
- Step 2. Roast for 25 minutes, turning once.
- Step 3. Lay the mackerel on top, squeeze over the citrus juice and return to the oven.
- Step 4. Bake for a further 12–15 minutes until the fish is opaque, flakes easily and is cooked right through.
- Step 5. Serve straight from the tray. If you do not have an oven, cook the vegetables in a covered pan and grill the fish until fully cooked.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Fish
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
