Halloumi and pistachio nut roast

Name: Halloumi and pistachio nut roast
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 50g butter, plus extra to grease; 1 red onion, chopped; 4 banana shallots, chopped; 2 carrots, grated; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 125g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped; 175g cooked basmati rice; 120g fresh sourdough breadcrumbs; 50g hazelnuts, finely chopped; 50g pistachios, finely chopped; 125g halloumi cheese, grated; 2 medium free-range eggs, lightly beaten; Handful chopped fresh dill, plus extra to serve; Handful chopped fresh parsley, plus extra to serve; Handful chopped fresh mint, plus extra to serve; Finely grated zest ½ lemon; Finely grated zest ½ orange; 50g dried berries and cherries; 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses, plus extra to drizzle; Pomegranate seeds to serve; 900g loaf tin, greased with butter

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Hosting a vegetarian Christmas? This epic halloumi and pistachio nut roast is packed full of flavour and a healthy helping of wow-factor. Check out our popular maple-glazed parsnip, chestnut and feta loaf for a veggie main that everyone will want a slice of.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:05:22 GMT