Lighter Christmas Canapes

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By Just Add Mushrooms

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This blend of turkey mince, finely chopped mushrooms and juicy cranberries offers a great alternative to the traditional meat-heavy festive indulgences. Perfect for those looking to reduce meat in their diet, and every bit as temptingly tasty!

Preparation Time: 15min
Cooking Time: 20min
Makes: 12 canapes

Ingredients:

• 200g chestnut mushrooms
• 100g turkey mince
• 50g frozen cranberries or cherries
• 1 egg, beaten
• 4tbsp double cream
• 2tbsp chopped chives
• 12 vol au vent cases or mini pastry cups
• 4tbsp cranberry sauce
• A few dill sprigs, to garnish
• Salt and pepper

To Make:

1. Heat the oven to 180ºC/Fan 160ºC.
2. Lay out the pastry vol au vents or tartlets on an oven tray.
3. Blitz the mushrooms in a food processor until finely chopped. Mix with the turkey, egg, cream, cranberries and chives and a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Stuff each case with a generous spoonful of the filling. Bake in the oven for 15-20min until golden.
5. Remove from the oven and spoon over a touch of cranberry sauce. Top with a dill sprig, then serve warm.

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