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Cheap ways to use tinned fish

Tinned mackerel is epic. Cheap, quick AND delicious. What more could you possibly want from a budget meal?
Jacket potato with tuna and sun-dried tomatoes
by Izy Hossack

Tinned tuna, sun-dried tomatoes and capers with a zippy lemon dressing make a fresh-tasting jacket potato filling. Rocket brings a peppery flavour that’s delicious with tuna.

Each serving provides 465 kcal, 34g protein, 47g carbohydrates (of which 2g sugars), 15g fat (of which 1g saturates), 5g fibre and 2g salt.

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