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Nadia Sawalha Low-calorie recipes

TV star Nadia Sawalha, 46, recently lost 3 1/2 st. In her new column, in Closer Magzine, she reveals all about her week and how she plans to keep her new size 10 figure. Here are some of Nadia's favourite, low-calorie recipes for you to enjoy:

Creamy mushrooms on toast

Serves 2
● 1tbsp olive oil
● 1 garlic clove
● 1tsp chopped red chilli (optional)
● 500g of your favourite
   mushrooms
● 2tbsp reduced fat crème fraiche
● 2tbsp chopped parsley or coriander
● 4 slices wholemeal toast

Step 1  Warm the oil in a heavy-based pan. Add the garlic and chopped chilli, and fry for 30 secs.

Step 2 Add the mushrooms and cook until softened.

Step 3 Stir in the crème fraiche and parsley or coriander. Allow to bubble for 30 seconds, stirring the whole time.

Step 4 Toast the bread. Pour the mushrooms over the toast and serve immediately for a tasty light supper.

Chicken in a lemon & parsley sauce

Serves 1
● 1 x 150g chicken breast, no skin
● Salt and pepper
● 2tsp olive oil
● 1 small garlic clove, chopped
● 100ml chicken stock (use concentrate if possible)
● Zest and juice of 1/2 small lemon
● 2tbsp chopped parsley or coriander
● 6 green olives, chopped

Step 1 Using a rolling pin, flatten out the chicken, then season (don’t use too much salt as the olives are salty).

Step 2 Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan. Sear chicken on each side.

Step 3 Add in garlic and fry until softened but not brown. Add stock, lemon juice and zest and cook until sauce is reduced and chicken cooked.

Step 4 Sprinkle in parsley or coriander along with the olives. Serve with 3tbsp cooked brown rice and steamed veg.

Pork and apricot casserole

Serves 4
● 1tbsp oil
● 4 sticks celery, chopped
● 1 onion, chopped
● 500g lean pork, cut into cubes
● 16 dried apricots
● 3 large sage leaves,
   or 1tsp dried sage
● 300ml dry cider
● Salt and pepper to season
● 2tsp cornflour
● 2tbsp low-fat cream

Step 1  Preheat oven to gas mark 5/ 190°C. Heat oil in a flameproof casserole dish and fry the celery and onion till soft.

Step 2 Add the pork and stir till seared. Add the apricots, herbs and cider.

Step 3 Season, cover with lid and cook in oven for 45-50 mins or until meat is soft.

Step 4 Place dish on the stove over a medium heat, mix the cornflour in a cup with 1tbsp of water and stir into the casserole. Bring to the boil for a minute. Step 5 Reduce heat, stir in cream. Serve with rice or boiled potatoes and veg.

Read Nadia's column in Closer Magazine every week

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