1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 each small onion, chopped
2 each garlic cloves, crushed
8 oz cashew nuts
4 oz fresh breadcrumbs
3 medium parsnips, cooked & mashed
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp nutritional yeast (optional)
1/4 pt hot water
1 each salt & freshly ground pepper
1 oz butter
8 oz mushrooms, chopped
Directions
Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 4 or 350F (180C). Heat the oil & fry the
onion & garlic till soft. Grind the cashew nuts, then mix with the
breadcrumbs. Mix in the mashed parsnips & herbs. Add the onion, being
sure to scrape all the juices into the mixture. Dissolve the yeast in
the water & mix into the vegetable & nut mixture. Season well. Melt
the butter in a skillet & saute the chopped mushrooms until soft.
Grease a 2 pound loaf tin then press in half the nut mixture, cover
with a layer of mushrooms & top with the rest of the nut mixture.
Press in well. Cover with foil & bake for 1 hour. When cooked, remove
the pan & let stand for 10 minutes before turning onto a plate.
Serve hot or cold. Slice to serve. Serve with vegetables or a crisp
green salad.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Bread; Breads; Mushroom; Nut; Vegetable
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