Chestnut Roast
A delicious veggie nut roast, packed with Christmassy chestnuts and filling mushrooms, ideal for slimming plans like Weight Watchers!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories184
- Carbs31g
- Protein6.4g
- Fat2.4g
- Saturates0.6g
- Sugars11g
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Chestnuts are a staple part of Christmas, with the rustic aroma filling the kitchen when they’re roasting away. Did you know they’re lower in fat than many other nuts too?
For a veggie friendly main, this Chestnut Roast is the ideal choice. Packed with filling mushrooms and nutritious veggies, it’s a Christmas Day treat that won’t stray too far from slimming plans!
We’ve used ready cooked chestnuts as we’re all about minimising fuss and hassle, especially on an occasion like Christmas where it feels like there’s so much to do and so little time! You can make it even quicker by using a mini food processor to chop your nuts and mushrooms.
If you have any leftover chestnuts, transform them into Chestnut Stuffing for another day:
We love that you can prepare this roast in advance and reheat it from defrosted in only 20 minutes, so you’ve got a vegetarian alternative to the traditional Turkey in next to no time. You can even add a couple of Halloumi in Blankets for a finishing touch!
Take a look at our Christmas category for even more delicious festive recipes!
What diets is this Chestnut Roast suitable for?
Chestnut Roast can be enjoyed on vegetarian and dairy free diets.
It can be made suitable for gluten free diets, as long as you substitute the soy sauce and wholemeal breadcrumbs for suitable gluten free alternatives.
If you’re cooking for people with allergies, be extra careful when checking ingredients and preparing food!
Do you need any special ingredients to make Chestnut Roast?
The clue is in the name: you need chestnuts to make this dish! In the run up to Christmas, chestnuts are widely available at supermarkets, and the rest of the ingredients are easy to find too.
We’ve used a 2lb loaf tin for the perfect size and shape, and if you have a mini food processor you can make light work of the veggie chopping. As long as you chop the mushrooms fine enough, a small sharp knife would also do the job though!
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A mini food processor will help save time when prepping your veggies for this one, and can be used for salsa, hummous and so much more!
How many calories are in this Chestnut Roast?
This Chestnut Roast is included in our Everyday Light category because it contains just 184 calories per portion. For more delicious dishes all under 400 calories, take a look at other Everyday Light recipes!
This Chestnut Roast recipe is ideal when following any of the larger diet plans such as Weight Watchers or counting calories.
The average woman needs around 2000kcal per day to maintain a healthy body weight, and men typically need slightly more at 2,500kcals, but you may want to reduce these if you are aiming to lose weight. You can find more information on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Spray the loaf tin with low calorie cooking spray and line with baking parchment.
Step 2
Spray a large frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and sauté the onions, carrots and mushrooms over a medium heat for around 10 minutes. The vegetables will release some liquid. Keep sautéing until this has evaporated and you have a drier mix.
Step 3
Add the garlic granules, thyme and soy sauce and stir over the heat for another minute.
Step 4
Stir in the tomato puree and white wine vinegar.
Step 5
Place the cooked vegetables in a mixing bowl, along with the breadcrumbs and chestnuts and mix until well combined.
Step 6
Taste the mix and add some salt and pepper according to taste.
Step 7
When you are happy with the seasoning, stir in the egg, and press the mix into the prepared loaf tin.
Step 8
Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden and firm to touch.
Step 9
Allow to rest in the tin for 10 minutes, before turning out and cutting into 6 slices.
Step 10
Serve with traditional Christmas accompaniments.
What could I serve with this Chestnut Roast?
Serve with some of our roast dinner favourites for a cracking Christmas dinner that the whole family will enjoy:
How do you know when Chestnut Roast is cooked?
You should cook this Chestnut Roast until it is golden and firm to touch. This will take around 35 minutes in the oven.
To keep your family safe, the advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes.
How long can you keep Chestnut Roast in the fridge?
Ideally you should eat this recipe within 4 hours of serving it.
If you have any leftovers, then make sure that you allow them to cool before popping them in a container with a lid and refrigerating. Leftovers of this Chestnut Roast can be kept in the fridge for around 3 days.
Can I freeze Chestnut Roast?
YES you can freeze this recipe! If you do, then remember to do the following:
- Allow it to cool and then freeze as soon as it is cold enough, in individual portions.
- Wrap well and place in a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
- Add a label with the recipe name and what date you froze it
How do I reheat Chestnut Roast?
From chilled: Reheat in a moderate oven, loosely covered in foil, for 20 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Defrost overnight and follow instructions from chilled.
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Chestnut Roast
A delicious veggie nut roast, packed with Christmassy chestnuts and filling mushrooms, ideal for slimming plans like Weight Watchers!
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Prep Time
20 MINS
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Cook Time
45 MINS
- KCals 184
- Carbs 31G
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC. Spray the loaf tin with low calorie cooking spray and line with baking parchment.
- Spray a large frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and sauté the onions, carrots and mushrooms over a medium heat for around 10 minutes. The vegetables will release some liquid. Keep sautéing until this has evaporated and you have a drier mix.
- Add the garlic granules, thyme and soy sauce, and stir over the heat for another minute.
- Stir in the tomato puree and white wine vinegar.
- Place the cooked vegetables in a mixing bowl, along with the breadcrumbs and chestnuts and mix until well combined.
- Taste the mix and add some salt and pepper according to taste.
- When you are happy with the seasoning, stir in the egg, and press the mix into the prepared loaf tin.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden and firm to touch.
- Allow to rest in the tin for 10 minutes, before turning out and cutting into 6 slices.
- Serve with traditional Christmas accompaniments.
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RosieWednesday 27th September 2023
My chestnut roast crumbles rather than slices. How can I avoid this?
SharonTuesday 24th October 2023
Hi Rosie, your Chestnut Roast may have over cooked slightly which would cause it to dry out and become crumbly. We would suggest checking your oven temperature with an oven thermometer to make sure it’s not running a bit hot. Hope this helps.
Tracy BinghamMonday 19th December 2022
Can this be prepared the day before cooking if kept in fridge?
HollyWednesday 21st December 2022
Hey Tracy, yes you can prep this recipe ahead of time!
SueTuesday 22nd November 2022
What can I use to bind it instead of an egg to make it vegan ?
SharonThursday 24th November 2022
Hi Sue, you could try using a vegan egg replacer powder instead of an egg and make it up with water according to the packet instructions. There are several brands available and can be found in most large supermarkets. Enjoy the recipe!
KarenTuesday 22nd November 2022
Can you freeze this?
SharonThursday 24th November 2022
Hi Karen, yes, you can freeze our Chestnut Roast. Recipes that are suitable for freezing have a blue freezer badge under the main image near the top of the recipe. Hope this helps and enjoy!
[email protected]Monday 29th November 2021
Could I put chick peas in instead of mushrooms or suggest alternative please x
LisaTuesday 7th December 2021
Hi!
Chickpeas are starchy and a very different texture to mushrooms so you may find the roast is dry and crumbly if you use them as a substitute. If you don’t like mushrooms, I’d suggest using the same amount of coarsely grated courgette and cook as you would do the mushrooms. Hope this helps.
Antonia WyldWednesday 9th December 2020
Fancied this recipie for Chestnut Roast. However, you have it as 2WW points per portion is should be 4 pts. Thats as a 6 portion recipe.
HollyThursday 10th December 2020
Hi Antonia, sorry about the confusion this is now correct on the page.
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