Vegan Nut Roast with Serviette Dumplings & Onion Cream Sauce

For a special occasion, this vegan nut roast is the ideal main course. It has a lot of flavour, as well as being loaded with nuts and vegetables. delicious when paired with vegan gravy!

Ingredients

Vegan Nut Roast:

• 1 cup mixed nuts (such as walnuts, cashews, and almonds), finely chopped
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (you can use gluten-free breadcrumbs if desired)
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water (flax egg)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the nut roast, including the chopped nuts, breadcrumbs, cooked rice, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, flax egg, tomato paste, soy sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
• Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and press it down firmly.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the nut roast is firm and golden brown on top.
• Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve with serviette dumplings and onion cream sauce.

Serviette Dumplings Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup plant-based milk (such as almond milk or soy milk)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Gradually add the plant-based milk while stirring, until a thick batter forms.
3. Stir in the chopped parsley, if using.
4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
5. Using two spoons, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering water. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and slightly firm.
6. Remove the dumplings from the water using a slotted spoon and set aside.

Onion Cream Sauce Ingredients

• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup plant-based cream (such as coconut cream or cashew cream)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer for a few minutes until slightly reduced.
4. Stir in the plant-based cream and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and transfer the sauce to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 400
• Total Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 10g