Trying to Conceive Recipe
Evening meal
Mackerel tomato stew with brown rice
Fresh or tinned mackerel cooked in a tomato and pepper stew and served with brown rice — a source of protein, omega-3 fats, selenium and fibre.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Portions
- 4
- Easy
- Trying to conceive
- Preparing for pregnancy
- Preparing for fertility treatment
- High-protein
- Omega-3-containing
- Fibre-rich
- Budget-friendly

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Only swaps that keep this recipe pregnancy-safe are offered. Allergen information below updates when you choose one.
Ingredients
For 4 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. Rinse the brown rice and cook in plenty of water for about 30 minutes until tender, then drain.
- Step 2. Heat the oil in a pot, fry the onion, then add the blended tomato and pepper and cook for 12–15 minutes until reduced and no longer sour.
- Step 3. Add the seasoning and slide in the mackerel pieces.
- Step 4. Simmer gently for 10–12 minutes until the fish flakes easily and is opaque all the way through.
- Step 5. Serve the stew over the brown rice.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Fish
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
