Nut roast facts for kids
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A nut roast is a tasty vegetarian dish that looks a bit like a loaf of bread. It's made from nuts, grains, and seasonings. People often eat it as a main course, especially if they don't eat meat. It's a popular choice for Christmas dinners and Sunday roasts in places like Britain. Vegetarians and vegans in Canada and America also enjoy nut roasts for special meals like Thanksgiving.
What's in a Nut Roast?
Nut roasts can be made with many different kinds of nuts and legumes. Some popular choices include walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, pecans, cashew nuts, pistachios, chestnuts, sunflower seeds, and peanuts. Even lentils can be used!
The nuts can be whole, chopped, or ground up. They are usually mixed with things like breadcrumbs, day-old bread, or cooked rice. Other grains like buckwheat kasha, groats, barley, rye, or millet can also be added.
Flavorful Additions
To make the nut roast stick together and taste great, cooks add things like onions, garlic, or leeks. They also use broth or butter. Special herbs are added for extra flavor.
Sometimes, mushrooms or truffle shavings are mixed in. Tomatoes or cheese can also be added for more flavor and texture. Some recipes even use Vegemite, Marmite, or soy sauce for a rich taste. A chicken's egg is sometimes used to help all the ingredients bind together.
How Nut Roasts Are Made
Once all the ingredients are mixed, the mixture is put into a loaf pan or another baking dish. It's then roasted or baked in an oven until it becomes firm and a nice crust forms on top.
After baking, the nut roast is ready to be served with side dishes. Sometimes, whole nuts are placed on top as a decoration. If you're in the UK or Ireland, you can even find instant nut roast mixes. You just add water and bake them!
See also
In Spanish: Nut roast para niños
