Delia Smith Nut Roast

Delia Smith’s Nut Roast, serving six, is a wholesome, flavorful dish made with lentils, vegetables, mixed nuts, and apricots, seasoned with herbs. It takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to prepare.

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💗 Why You’ll Love This Nut Roast Recipe:

• Highly Nutritious: Loaded with protein-rich lentils and a variety of nuts, it’s a nutrient powerhouse.
• Deep, Complex Flavors: A blend of fresh herbs and spices infuses the roast with savory and aromatic tastes.
• Ideal for Vegetarians: Offers a fulfilling and tasty alternative to meat dishes.
• Satisfyingly Hearty: Rich in ingredients that make it a substantial and filling main course.
• Easily Customizable: Flexibility to incorporate different nuts, veggies, or herbs based on personal preference.
• Perfect for Celebratory Meals: An excellent choice for festive occasions, pleasing a diverse crowd.

❓ What Is Delia Smith Nut Roast Recipe?

Delia Smith’s Nut Roast is a flavorful vegetarian dish combining lentils, mixed nuts, and vegetables like onion, carrot, and bell pepper. Enhanced with herbs, spices, and dried apricots, it’s a hearty and nutritious meal perfect for special occasions.

📜 Delia Smith Nut Roast Ingredients

• 1 cup (200 grams) green or brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
• fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small white onion, peeled and finely diced
• 1 large carrot, finely diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, cored and finely diced
• 8 ounces (225 grams) baby bella mushrooms, finely chopped*
• 4 large cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• 2 large handfuls baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 10 ounces (300 grams) mixed nuts, finely chopped
• 5 ounces (140 grams) dried apricots, finely chopped
• zest and juice (about 1/4 cup) of 1 small orange
• 3 eggs, whisked

👩‍🍳 How To Make Delia Smith Nut Roast

1. In a medium pot, mix the lentils with 4 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Turn the heat up to medium-high and stir the water around a few times. Turn down the heat to medium-low to keep the simmer going. Cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are completely soft. Use a strainer to get rid of all the water from the lentils, then set them away until later.
2. Warm the oven up to 190°C (375°F). Put parchment paper inside a 9-by-5-inch bread pan. In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Put in the onion, carrot, and bell pepper.
3. Sauté for 7 minutes, turning every now and then, until the vegetables get soft. Put in the garlic and mushrooms. Sauté for 5 minutes, turning every now and then, until the mushrooms are soft and most of the liquid in the pan is gone. The thyme, sage, rosemary, smoked paprika, and spinach should all be added now. Stirring often, cook for two minutes. Take the pan off the heat.
4. Put the cooked lentils, the cooked vegetable mix, the nuts, the dried apricots, and the orange juice and zest into a big bowl. Toss the ingredients together until they are well mixed.
5. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper as needed before we add the eggs. (The amount of salt will depend on the nuts you used, but don’t be afraid to add a lot of salt and pepper!)
6. Mash or purée some of the ingredients together. As a food processor user, put about a third of the mixture into the food processor and pulse it a few times to make it smooth. (You could also use a potato masher to mash about a third of the mixture on one side of the bowl until it is smooth.) The puréed mixture and the whisked eggs should be mixed back into the main recipe until everything is well mixed.
7. Put the whole nut loaf mixture into the bread pan that has been made. Pack it down pretty tightly, which will make it easier to cut later.
8. Place the loaf in the oven without the lid on for about 45 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the inside is fully cooked. I also like to take the roast out of the oven about 5 minutes before it’s done baking and brush the top with melted butter or oil. This helps the top crisp up in the last few minutes of baking, but you don’t have to do this. If the roast’s top gets too brown while it’s cooking, you can also slowly place a sheet of aluminum foil on top of the bread pan.
9. Take the pan off the stove and set it on a wire rack. Let the nut roast rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
10. Lift the sides of the parchment paper up slowly to take the nut roast out of the pan and place it on a cutting board. Cut the roast into pieces of any size you want with a bread knife. After that, serve it hot with gravy or cranberry sauce and enjoy!

💭 Recipe Tips:

• Lentil Texture: Ensure the lentils are fully cooked but not mushy. This will provide a firm base for the roast.
• Vegetable Consistency: Dice the vegetables uniformly for even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the roast.
• Mushroom Water Content: Cook the mushrooms until most of their moisture evaporates to prevent a soggy roast.
• Herb Freshness: Use fresh herbs for more vibrant flavors, but dried herbs can work in a pinch.
• Nut Variety: Choose a variety of nuts for a complex flavor profile. Toasting them lightly before chopping can enhance their taste.
• Apricot Size: Finely chop the apricots to distribute their sweetness evenly throughout the roast.
• Orange Zest: Use fresh orange zest for a brighter citrus note.
• Egg Alternative: For a vegan version, substitute eggs with a flax or chia seed mixture.

🥗 What To Serve Nut Roast?

Serve Nut Roast with creamy mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, a rich gravy, and cranberry sauce a fresh, leafy salad or roasted vegetables also complement this hearty dish well.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Nut Roast?

• Refrigeration: Cool the Nut Roast, slice it, and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezing: Slice and wrap individual portions of the Nut Roast tightly in cling film or freezer bags freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Nut Roast?

• Oven Method: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) place the Nut Roast slices on a baking tray, cover with foil, and heat for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
• Microwave Method: Place Nut Roast slices on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or wrap and heat on medium for 1-2 minutes, checking halfway through for warmth.

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Delia Smith Nut Roast Nutrition Fact

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 330
• Total Fat 11.4g
• Saturated Fat 3.0g
• Cholesterol 154.1mg
• Sodium 175.6mg
• Potassium 519.0mg
• Total Carbohydrate 2.3g
• Dietary Fiber 0.2g
• Sugars 0.0g
• Protein 32.3g
• Vitamin A 3.8%
• Vitamin C 0.0%
• Calcium 33.3%
• Iron 8.9%

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