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Calabrian Mackerel and Roasted Pepper Crostini with Caper-Lemon Drizzle
MediterraneanGluten-freeDairy-freeSnackB12

Calabrian Mackerel and Roasted Pepper Crostini with Caper-Lemon Drizzle

Three little crostini topped with flaked mackerel, ribbons of roasted red pepper, and a quick caper-lemon drizzle. A 50 g portion of mackerel covers nearly two days of B12 — the most efficient B12 hit in any Calabrian-style snack.

Prep
7 min
Cook
0 min
Total
7 min
Servings
1

Ingredients

  • 50g (drained)mackerel, canned in water
  • 3(15g total)gluten-free crostini
  • 30groasted red bell pepper, jarred (drained)
  • 1tsp (5g)capers, drained and chopped
  • 1tsp (4g)extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4(~12g juice)lemon, juiced
  • 1tbspflat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1/4tspdried oregano
  • pinchsea salt
  • pinchblack pepper

Instructions

  1. 01

    Drain the mackerel and flake it into a small bowl with a fork. Add the lemon juice, half the olive oil, and the chopped parsley. Stir gently — the flakes should stay distinct, not pasted.

  2. 02

    Slice the roasted pepper into thin ribbons.

  3. 03

    Lay the crostini on a small plate. Spoon the mackerel mixture across the three crostini, then drape the pepper ribbons on top.

  4. 04

    Whisk the remaining olive oil with the chopped capers and oregano, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle over the crostini.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
195kcal
Protein
12g
Carbs
12g
Fat
9g
Fiber
2g
Selenium
14mcg
Zinc
0.4mg
Iron
0.6mg
B12
4mcg
Iodine
16mcg
Sodium
420mg