Cheesy Vegetable Nut Roast

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Cheesy Vegetable Nut Roast

Indulge in our delicious Cheesy Vegetable Nut Roast, featuring sweet potatoes, olive oil, and a buttery blend of flavors. Perfect for a hearty meal that everyone will love!

518 kcal /serving 1 hour 5 mins Serves 6 Medium Vegetarian Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1cm cubes'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp olive oil'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp unsalted butter'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 celery sticks, finely diced'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1/4 tsp salt'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1/4 tsp ground black pepper'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1/4 tsp celery salt'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp Italian herb mix'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g can cannellini beans, drained'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g cooked long-grain white rice'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '120g chopped mixed nuts (pecans, cashews, hazelnuts)'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '150g grated vegetarian Cheddar'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '75g panko breadcrumbs'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp milk'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 medium eggs'}
  • {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'sprigs of thyme'}

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F (190°C)) and grease a 1.8kg loaf tin.
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potato into 1cm (0-inch) cubes.

Cooking

  1. Boil or steam the sweet potato for 10 mins until tender, then drain.
  2. In a frying pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Sauté the onion for 3 mins until soft.
  4. Add garlic, celery, cooked sweet potato, salt, pepper, celery salt, and Italian herbs, cooking for another 5 mins.
  5. Remove from heat and mix in cannellini beans, rice, nuts, cheese, breadcrumbs, milk, and eggs until combined.
  6. Transfer to the loaf tin, pressing down with a spoon.
  7. Cover with greased foil and bake for 45 mins.

Plating & Serving

  1. Allow the nut roast to cool for 5 mins, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a plate.
  2. Garnish with thyme sprigs, slice, and serve.

Notes

For an egg-free version, mix 2 tbsp ground flaxseed with 6 tbsp cold water and let sit for 15 mins to replace the eggs.

Suggested Sides

roasted vegetables gravy

Nutrition per Serving

518 Calories
19.2g Protein 16% DV
51.1g Carbs 17% DV
27.5g Fat 35% DV
6.8g Fiber 18% DV
5.2g Sugars
513mg Sodium 34% DV
90mg Cholesterol 26% DV
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Allergens Gluten, Dairy, Nuts
Equipment Oven, Frying Pan
Category Dinner
Meal Type Dinner
Tags vegetarian, bake, nut roast