Best-ever cranberry & pistachio nut roast | Vegetarian recipes | Jamie magazine (2024)

FAQs

Can you freeze a nut roast? ›

Certainly, to freeze, allow the Nut Roast to cool and cut into slices/portions. Wrap in tin foil and freeze slices individually. The great thing is this Christmas Nut Roast can be cooked from frozen, simply pop a tin foil parcel in the oven and cook for 30 minutes at 200C / 390F.

To make a vegan nut roast, use an extra tbsp of oil in place of butter, no cheese and 3 tbsp egg replacer. Bake your nut roast for 1 hour. The loaf will still be soft in the middle after cooking. It can be cooked in advance and then chilled, sliced and reheated to make it easier to serve.

Yes, slice the cooked nut roast into individual slices (so it will defrost quicker). Then cover and freeze. Defrost slices in a single layer, covered, in the refrigerator overnight.

Cooked roasts can also be frozen. Pre-cook and freeze them in the tin(s) you intend to re-cook them in. Let them defrost completely then place in a medium oven – about 180ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 4 for 12-15 minutes. Take care not to overcook them the second time around – cover with baking paper if they start to catch.

Nut roasts are a popular vegetarian option. They're high in calories because of the fats in nuts, although these are generally the healthier unsaturated kind. A 120g portion of nut roast contains an extra 10g of fat and 72kcal more than an average portion of roast chicken.

If you try to slice it when it is very hot it may crumble. If all else fails, cook the roast before the big day. Chill down overnight, then slice into portions. These slices can be reheated in a warm oven when you're ready.

Make Ahead, Storing and Freezing

Storing: This nut roast keeps very well in a covered container in the fridge for 3-4 days and can be served cold or reheated in the microwave. Freezing: It is also freezer friendly if you'd like to freeze it. Let it cool completely before freezing and then thaw in the fridge overnight.

Leave to cool completely, then wrap tightly. Will keep frozen for up to three months. Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/ gas 5. Unwrap and bake the nut roast from frozen for 1 hr, or until a small knife slides through easily and it is piping hot in the centre.

Reheating guidelines: To oven heat from frozen: Preheat oven to 180ᵒ. Pierce film lid several times. Cook for 40-45 mins, or until piping hot.

To freeze cooked roast beef, allow it to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container or a freezer bag. Label the container or bag with the date and contents. The frozen cooked roast beef can be kept in the freezer for up to 3-4 months without significant loss of quality.