Christmas time is close upon us and the traditional turrkey dinner will no doubt be popular as always around the world. But are there many choices other than the “norm”?

Well there certainly is but how many can offer an unusual seasonal twist? Here is a viable alternative to Turkey!

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picture courtesy BBC Good Food

Grilled Goat’s Cheese with Walnut and Parsley Pesto

This is simply delicious and a great way to start off your festive dinner! It is very light and uses fresh and seasonal walnuts to give a sweeter tasting pesto!

35g shelled walnuts, toasted

bunch flat-leaf parsley

1 and half cloves of garlic, crushed

olive oil

squeeze or two lemon juice

6 thick slices goat’s cheese

dark green and red salad leaves

to serve

Instructions:

1. Put the walnuts, parlsey and garlic into a food processor. Whizz together and adding olive oil until you have a spoonable consistency. Then season and add the lemon juice.
2. Put the goat’s cheese on a non-stick baking sheet and slide under the grill until golden.
3. Serve the cheese on the salad leaves and spoon over the Pesto.

All will be ready in 15 minutes!

Per serving is just 238 calories.

4g of fat. 1g is saturated.