Fish Pate

A quick and easy recipe which will make people think differently about the way they eat and focuses on one or more of the following:

Achieving ‘five a day’; Using seasonal local ingredients; Trying something ordinarily not considered; Low in calories; Low in fat; High in energy; Substituting something which is ordinarily high calorie/fat with something healthier.

Good for:

A low fat and easy to prepare version of a classic starter

Cooking time:

 5 minutes

Portions:

Serves 5 as a starter

Cost per person:

Ingredients:

1 large fillet smoked mackerel or 1 can of sardines in oil
100g/4oz low fat soft cheese
juice of 1 lemon
pepper

Method:

Remove the skin from smoked mackerel or drain sardines in the sieve. 
Place the fish and soft cheese in the bowl and mash together thoroughly with a fork.

Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out the juice, add to the fish mixture and season with pepper.

Chill until ready to serve.

Serve with a salad and crusty bread.

Supplied by:
Mary Dawe
Community Worker, Eatsome, Health Promotion

www.eatsomegoodfood.org