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Thursday 23rd February 2012

Herring in oatmeal

Herring in oatmeal

Oily fish such as herrings are rich in omega 3 fatty acids which can help to reduce LDL cholesterol level. Oats contain soluble fibre which is also known to be particularly effective in reducing blood cholesterol levels. The fibre is able to bind to bile acids which stop the body from being able to re-use them. Cholesterol is then taken from the blood to make new bile acids, so levels fall.

Don't worry about using an egg; eggs contain dietary cholesterol which has little or no effect on blood cholesterol.

Ingredients

Serves 2
Per portion: 637 kcal, 33g fat, 4g saturates, 0g sugar, 0.6g salt

Ingredients
4 herring fillets
Flour for dusting
Black pepper
½ tsp. mustard powder
115g porridge oats
1 egg, beaten
2 tsp. olive oil


Method

Season the flour with the pepper and dust each fillet.

Mix the mustard powder with the oats.

Dip each fillet in the beaten egg and coat in the oat mix.

Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Serve with sweet potato mash and tender-stem broccoli.

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