Simple Smoked Mackerel Pâté on Ryvita

This is not cooking. This is assembly. Smoked mackerel, Greek yoghurt, lemon, and pepper, mashed together until it becomes a creamy, smoky pâté. It takes three minutes. It's packed with omega-3s. Spread it on Ryvita or any sturdy cracker, top with cucumber, and you've got lunch. It feels fancy. It's not.

Ingredients (Serves 1):

• 1 smoked mackerel fillet, skin removed
• 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Black pepper
• Ryvita or oatcakes, to serve
• Sliced cucumber, to serve

Method:

1. Flake the mackerel into a bowl. Remove any bones you find.
2. Add the yoghurt, lemon juice, and a generous grind of black pepper.
3. Mash with a fork until combined but still slightly textured.
4. Spread on Ryvita. Top with cucumber slices.
5. Eat immediately.

Why it's gut-friendly: Mackerel is an oily fish packed with omega-3s, which are anti-inflammatory and support brain health. Yoghurt provides probiotics. Ryvita is whole grain and provides fibre