Middle Eastern inspired Nut Roast

Middle Eastern inspired Nut Roast

55 mins

A baked nut roast of red lentils, butternut squash and mixed nuts with chestnuts, dried fruit and warm spices, finished with pistachios and herbs.

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Ingredients

  • 120 g Just Natural red lentils, rinsed
  • 300 ml vegetable stock
  • 500 g butternut squash (peeled weight), cut into small chunks
  • 2 tbsp Organic Kitchen olive oil, divided
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 Just Natural bay leaves
  • 120 g Just Natural ground almonds
  • 150 g Just Natural mixed nuts, roughly chopped
  • 100 g cooked chestnuts, roughly chopped
  • 50 g mixed seeds
  • 40 g dried cranberries
  • 40 g Just Natural Medjool dates, roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp Just Natural ground cumin
  • 2 tsp Just Natural ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Just Natural ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Just Natural paprika
  • Salt and black pepperOptional added binding (only if needed): 1 egg, whisked or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water, mixed and left 5 minutesFor the topping:
  • 20g of Just Natural pistachios, roughly topped
  • Large handful of dill and parsley, roughly chopped