Squash, Chestnut & Hazelnut Nut Roast Wreath

A stunning festive centrepiece packed with sweet roasted squash, Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, toasted hazelnuts, cranberries and fresh herbs. Baked into a beautiful wreath shape, it's full of texture, flavour and seasonal appeal.

Written by Rebel Recipes
Squash, Chestnut & Hazelnut Nut Roast Wreath
Ingredients
  • 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • ½ butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 125g mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 300g hazelnuts
  • 8 tbsp mixed seeds, toasted
  • 200g dried cranberries
  • 180g Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, finely chopped
  • 60g breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 5 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 tbsp water (if needed)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
  • Black pepper

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Whole Chestnuts
Whole Chestnuts
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and lightly grease a Bundt tin or wreath mould with olive oil.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
  3. Add the leeks and cook gently for 8–10 minutes until soft and golden.
  4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add the squash and mushrooms and cook for around 15 minutes, stirring regularly until softened.
  6. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  7. Toast the hazelnuts in a dry frying pan until lightly golden, then pulse in a food processor until roughly chopped.
  8. Transfer the nuts to a large mixing bowl with the cooked vegetable mixture.
  9. Stir through the Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, toasted seeds, cranberries, breadcrumbs, flax mixture, tamari, nutritional yeast, mustard, sea salt, lemon zest, thyme and black pepper.
  10. Mix thoroughly until well combined and holding together. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water or olive oil if the mixture feels too dry.
  11. Spoon the mixture into the prepared Bundt tin and press down firmly.
  12. Smooth the surface and bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown.
  13. Leave to cool in the tin for 10–15 minutes before carefully turning out onto a serving platter.
  14. Garnish with fresh herbs and vegetable crisps, if using, and serve.

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