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Jamie Oliver Nut Roast

jamie oliver Nut Roast
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Jamie Oliver’s nut roast is a vegetarian loaf made from mixed nuts, sautéed vegetables, herbs, breadcrumbs, and eggs (or vegan substitutes).
It’s known for its hearty texture, earthy aroma, and versatility—great with gravy, roast potatoes, and festive sides.

Ingredients

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  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 2 carrots, grated

  • 2 celery sticks, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 200g mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews), toasted and roughly chopped

  • 100g breadcrumbs

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp thyme

  • 2 eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan)

  • 1 cup vegetable stock

  • Olive oil

  • Salt and black pepper

  • Optional: dried cranberries, spinach, or grated cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the nut mixture

Toast nuts in a dry pan until fragrant, then roughly chop. This step deepens their flavour and improves texture.

Step 2: Cook the vegetable base

Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots in olive oil until soft. This forms the savoury backbone of the roast.

Step 3: Add herbs and tomato paste

Stir in smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, and tomato paste. Cooking the paste briefly enhances richness.

Step 4: Mix everything

In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetables, chopped nuts, breadcrumbs, and eggs. Add enough stock to bind the mixture so it holds its shape.

Step 5: Transfer to a loaf tin

Line a loaf tin with parchment and fill it with the mixture, pressing down gently so it forms clean slices later.

Step 6: Bake until firm and golden

Bake at 180°C for 40–45 minutes. The roast should be set, browned on top, and aromatic.

Step 7: Rest and slice

Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Resting helps the roast firm up for neat, clean slices.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/nut-roast/