Vegetarian nut roast as a festive Christmas recipe for Advent, holidays and cosy family dinners
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Vegetarian nut roast

Cooked lentils, roasted walnuts, fried mushrooms, oatmeal, egg and herbs are mixed into a formable mixture and baked as a nut roast. Fry mushrooms dry and let the mixture swell before the mould; it should stick together but not be pressed firmly. Marons replace part of the walnuts, linseed egg binds a vegan variant.

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Total time 1 hr 20 min
Calories 540 kcal
Servings 6 servings
Difficulty Medium
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Why this recipe works

This is how vegetarian nut roasts succeed

Fry mushrooms dry and let the mixture swell before forming; it should stick together, but not be pressed firmly. Cooked lentils, roasted walnuts, fried mushrooms, oatmeal, egg and herbs are mixed to formable mass and baked as a nut roast. Marons replace part of the walnuts, linseed egg binds a vegan variant.

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Recipe

Vegetarian nut roast

Cooked lentils, roasted walnuts, fried mushrooms, oatmeal, egg and herbs are mixed into a formable mass and baked as a nut roast. Fry mushrooms dry and let the mixture swell before forming; hold them together, but not pressed firmly.

Ingredients

6 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Walnuts: coarsely chop. Champignons: finely dice. Onion: dice. Parsley: chop.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Cooked lentils, roasted walnuts, fried mushrooms, oatmeal, egg and herbs are mixed into a formable mass and baked as a nut roast.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    Fry mushrooms dry and let the mixture swell before the mould; it should be held together, but not pressed firmly.

  4. 4

    Serving

    Leave the nut roast after the oven for ten to fifteen minutes. Cut into thick slices with a sharp knife and serve in such a way that the nutty cut surface remains visible.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Vegetarian nut roast

Important for Vegetarian Nut Roast

Fry mushrooms dry and let the mixture swell before the mould; it should be held together, but not pressed firmly.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Marons replace part of the walnuts, linseed egg binds a vegan variant.

Nutrition per serving

540kcal
36.0 gCarbohydrates
18.0 gProtein
36.0 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Vegetarian nut roast

Weigh the walnuts, prepare lentils and prepare mushrooms separately. Start the main cooking process for vegetarian nut roasts only afterwards.

Fry mushrooms dry and let the mixture swell before the mould; it should be held together, but not pressed firmly.

Keep in mind when reheating: fry mushrooms dry and allow the mixture to swell before forming; hold them together, but do not press them firmly. Only heat the remains once completely.

Marons replace part of the walnuts, linseed egg binds a vegan variant.