Vegetarian Christmas Roast Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Christmas Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Roast; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 8 ounces dark brown lentils; 4 ounces brazil nuts, shelled and finely chopped; 4 ounces walnuts, shelled and finely chopped; 4 ounces hazelnuts, shelled and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped thyme; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary; 4 tablespoons dry red wine; salt & fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped savory; 1 bay leaf; For the stuffing; 4 ounces whole wheat breadcrumbs; 6 sage leaves, chopped; 5 tablespoons dry red wine; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, sliced and chopped; salt & fresh ground pepper; For the Topping; 3 ounces whole wheat breadcrumbs; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Servings: persons

For the Roast
1 large onion, thinly sliced
8 ounces dark brown lentils
4 ounces brazil nuts, shelled and finely chopped
4 ounces walnuts, shelled and finely chopped
4 ounces hazelnuts, shelled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped thyme
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
4 tablespoons dry red wine
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped savory
1 bay leaf
For the stuffing
4 ounces whole wheat breadcrumbs
6 sage leaves, chopped
5 tablespoons dry red wine
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, sliced and chopped
salt & fresh ground pepper
For the Topping
3 ounces whole wheat breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1
Put the lentils, sliced onion and bayleaf in a pan of water, bring to the boil and continue boiling until they are well softened.
2
Remove the bayleaf then drain and mash the onion and lentils.
3
Add the nuts to the lentil puree then stir in the herbs, wine and seasoning.
4
For the stuffing gently cook the onion in the oil until the onions soften.
5
Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the breadcrumbs, seasoning, sage and red wine.
6
Take a flat ovenproof dish and spread half the lentil and nut mixture over the base.
7
spread the stuffing mixture over it then cover with the remaining lentil mixture.
8
Shape the whole to resemble an oblong loaf with the stuffing completely inside.
9
Mix together the topping mixture of breadcrumbs, oil and sesame seeds then press the mixture over the roast.
10
Bake in pre-heated oven at 400f for about 45 minutes or until the topping mixture is brown and crispy.

787

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Roast, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 8 ounces dark brown lentils, 4 ounces brazil nuts, shelled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Christmas Roast falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Christmas Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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