RAINBOW LAYERED NUT ROAST
This truly is a mega centrepiece for your Christmas feast. Layers of soft, almost creamy vegetables are sandwiched between those of sweet and savoury nut roast for a wonderful contrast of flavour and texture as well as colour. It’s easy to prep ahead too.
Serves 8
Ingredients
For the sweet potato layer:
• 625g sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced into half-moons
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Leaves from 3 thyme sprigs
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
For the spinach layer:
• 300g spinach leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
For the beetroot houmous layer:
• 300g ready-cooked beetroot• 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed• 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped• 1 tbsp lemon juice• 2 tbsp tahini• ¼ tsp sweet smoked paprika• 1-2 tbsp olive oil, if needed
