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" Tasty dish perfect for Vegetarians. Can be made in advance, served hot or cold. "

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Nut Roast with Cranberry and Orange Sauce

Added on Mon Dec 3 2007

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The Basics

• Dish: Main Course
• cuisine: English
• Serves: 8
• Prep Time: 0hrs 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 0hrs 45 mins

Ingredients

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• 4oz (100g) Onions
• 9oz (250g) Chopped mixed nuts
• 1oz (25g) Breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp Mixed herbs
• 3oz (75g) Cheddar Cheese
• 1 tsp Marmite
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• 400g (1 can) Chopped tomatoes drained
• 1 Egg
• 1 Orange
• 1 jar (180g) Cranberry Sauce

Method

1. Chop the onions and fry.

2. Lightly toast the nuts in a moderate oven until golden brown.

3. Cool and whiz in a food processor until they resemble breadcrumbs.

4. Combine mixed nuts, onions, breadcrumbs, herbs, grated cheese, marmite, lemon juice, tomatoes and beaten egg.

5. Pour mixture into a well greased loaf tin.

6. Cook in the oven at 180°C (gas mark 4, 350°F)for about 45 mins until firm to touch and golden brown.

7. In the meantime, grate the orange peel, cut the orange in half and juice.

8. Place the juice and peel into a sauce pan with the cranberry sauce.

9. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 mins.

10. Serve over the nut roast with roast potatoes (or mash) and traditional vegetables.