Smoked Mackerel and Butter Bean Stew with Lemon

Ingredients

• 400 g smoked mackerel fillets, skin removed
• 800 g tinned butter beans
• 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
• 100 g spinach
• 1 lemon
• 3 clove garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sweet paprika

Method

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Crush the garlic and fry with the paprika for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add the chopped tomatoes and drained butter beans. Season well and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.

4. 4

   Flake in the smoked mackerel in large pieces, gently fold through without breaking it up too much, and heat for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Squeeze over the lemon juice, taste for seasoning, and serve with crusty bread or warm pitta.