Nut roast

We've struggled through many an uninspiring nut roast over the years, but this version is packed with flavour and boasts a wonderfully moist texture thanks to the chestnuts and lentils. The black garlic cloves add a wonderful depth of umami flavour, balanced out by sweet bursts of dried cranberry.

This might sound like a bit of a cliché as a veggie option for Christmas Day, but if you’re going to cook a nut roast, make it a good ’un. We reckon our version is tasty enough to make a carnivore …

Bake a satisfying vegetarian loaf with lentils, chestnut mushrooms and cheese to go with all the classic roast dinner trimmings.

This Nut Roast recipe is packed with a deliciously sweet and savory blend of nuts, veggies, lentils, dried fruit and fresh herbs. Serve with cranberry sauce and/or gravy and enjoy! (Please see notes above for possible ingredient modifications too.)

Mary Berry’s nut roast can be cooked ahead and frozen too. It's a brilliant meat-free option and is only 351 calories per portion.

We’ve updated the meat-free classic with layers of root veg mash. Serve as a centrepiece with your favourite veg for a Sunday roast or even at Christmas. Get the Sainsbury's magazine recipe

A celebratory, show-stopping vegetarian nut roulade, with cashew and hazel nuts. Full of flavour and colour. Delicious as a hot 'roast' and also served cold with chutney.

Let’s face it, the humble nut roast has become somewhat of a joke between us non-vegetarian types. Perceived as being as outdated as a black forest gateaux or prawn cocktail, and as dry as th…

Vegetarian Nut Roast is a super-flavourful meat-free alternative for your roast dinner. This nut roast can be sliced and served with all of your favourite vegetables and a lovely drizzle of gravy. It's easy to make ahead and it freezes well too, so you can easily grab a couple of slices at a time.

A deliciously festive Nut Roast en Croûte, perfect for a vegetarian Christmas dinner. Shortcrust pastry filled with toasted nuts, squash and feta cheese.