Vegetarian Roast Dinner

[Two_Sheds]

We've just stuffed ourselves silly, & I'm posting here so that I can find the recipes all in one place for next time (as opposed to on scraps of paper left in drawers)

- Carrot Nut Roast
- Red Wine Gravy
- Leek & Chard Gratin
- Chestnut and Mushroom Loaf (p.4)

with roast beets, onions, garlic & spuds. Bullace chutney on the side

[Two_Sheds]

Carrot Nut Roast

Carrot Nut Roast

serves 3-4

2 largish carrots, grated
1 onion, chopped finely
3 tbsp breadcrumbs
100g chopped nuts, toasted lightly
1 tsp mixed chopped herbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp Marmite
2 tbsp peanut butter

Oven: 190c

Mix all ingredients together, press into a 1lb loaf tin. Bake for about 30 mins

[Two_Sheds]

Red Wine Gravy

serves 6

4 onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp oil or butter
4 tbsp plain flour
400ml veg stock (check it's not too salty: Oxo tends to be)
400ml red wine
4 tbsp soy sauce

Fry onions for about 10 mins until lightly browned. Add flour, stir & fry until browning. Gradually add all liquid, keep stirring & simmering until thickened.

Blitz with a blender for a smoother consistency

[Two_Sheds]

Leek & Chard Gratin/Bake

serves 8

1.5kg waxy spuds eg. Pink Fir Apple, thinly sliced & parboiled
250g leeks, sliced
2 onions, finely chopped
1 bunch chard stems, sliced
1 bunch chard leaves, finely shredded & wilted in boiling water
40g butter
400g tinned toms, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
chopped chillies, if liked
600ml creme fraiche
100g (or more) of grated cheese

Oven: 180c

Fry leeks & onions in butter until softened, add sliced chard stems, fry for a further 5 mins. Add garlic & fry for another 2 mins or so. Chuck in a lasagne dish with toms, potatoes & chard leaves, and season. Add the chillies if you like food with a kick.

Put creme fraiche in a saucepan & heat up to bubbling. Pour over the veg, top with cheese & whack in the oven.

Give it about 30 mins or until golden brown on top.

[rustylady]

Sounds yummy. Did your friends like the nut roast?

[Patchninja]

I want to try that nut roast. Sounds really good.

[Bren In Pots]

Leek & Chard Gratin/Bake .

I've got leeks and chard ready so I'll be making this on Wedensday, thanks TS.

[grannymem]

Very many thanks for the recipes - they sound delicious and I'll be trying them out soon

[Nicos]

sounds lovely!
What 'chopped nuts' did you use??

[Newton]

serves 6


400ml veg stock (check it's not too salty: Oxo tends to be)

I tend to make my own stocks......never add salt until using the stock in the final dish and always at the end of cooking of reducing the sauce.

[Two_Sheds]

Did your friends like the nut roast?

They've been veggie for over 20 years, but never had nut roast (cos it's a cliche). They all liked this one, even the fussy teenagers

What 'chopped nuts' did you use??

Asda, mixed chopped nuts. You can use any mix you like. They're nicer if you toast them (dry fry) first, brings out the flavour

[Nicos]

OK- thanks- but can I ask what your favourite mix of nuts is ?
I have my own hazelnuts/walnuts and chestnuts. Would almonds and peanuts be 'tastier'??

I have a veggie coming this weekend for 3 days and need to think up some yummy dishes

[Two_Sheds]

Actually, I don't have much of a sense of taste or smell any more*: I probably can't tell one nut from another. I think almonds would be a bit sweet and too many walnuts aren't great. Peanuts are good, and cheaper than most nuts. I think the packs of mixed chopped nuts are mostly peanuts.



* cancer of the mouth, '96

[Nicos]

OK- thanks- sounds yummy!

[maytreefrannie]

The recipes look delicious, can't wait to try them.

I was thinking today that I'd love to read/hear some new vegetarian recipes. I eat meat but I love veggie food, I eat meat 2-3 days per week. I cook for a vegetarian (my daughter who lives at home) most days.