

Smoked mackerel or sardine pate - rich in vitamin D and calcium.
This pate makes a great starter or snack and is ready in under 5 minutes. A portion of sardines (1 tin) on average will provide you with 44% of your vitamin d, 35% of your calcium and 61% of your omega 3 fatty acids, based on daily recommended intakes. Ingredients (2 servings) 120g for tinned sardines or smoked mackerel 3-4 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt ½ lemon squeezed Method Blend sardines or mackerel with yogurt, lemon juice and season well with pepper. Delicious serve


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