lighter eating.
RECIPES ELLA TARN PHOTOGRAPHS JONATHAN KENNEDY FOOD STYLING LOTTIE COVELL AND REBECCA WOOLLARD STYLING MORAG FARQUHAR After the indulgence of Christmas, a change of appetite focused on nutritious ingredients – especially for your weeknight cooking – can come as a welcome relief. These meals use key ingredient swaps to lighten things up, yet keep the essential comfort factor
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Chicken and leek pie
Chicken and leek pie
SERVES 4. HANDS-ON TIME 30 MIN, OVEN TIME 20-25 MIN
THE SWAP
We used filo pastry, which is made with a little oil, rather than shortcrust (which is made with butter or lard) to reduce the fat content without sacrificing the crisp topping.
NEXT TIME
Use chopped pork loin instead of chicken thigh fillets.
• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing
• 4 small carrots, cut into 2cm pieces
• 4 leeks, finely sliced
• 6 British free-range skinless and boneless chicken thigh fillets, cut into 3cm pieces
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard