Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 10 ounces field mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 6 12 ounces raw cashews
  • 6 12 ounces brazil nuts
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 14 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
  • 1 fluid ounce olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 13 ounces tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • 13 cup water

Method

  • Grease a 5 1/2x8 1/2-inch loaf tin and line the base with baking paper.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the onion, garlic and mushrooms.
  • Fry until soft, then allow to cool.
  • Process the nuts in a food processor until finely chopped, but do not overprocess.
  • Preheat the oven to 350*.
  • Mix together the nuts, mushroom mixture, cheese, egg, chives and breadcrumbs.
  • Press firmly into the loaf tin and bake for 45 minutes, or until firm.
  • Leave in the tin for 5 minutes, then turn out.
  • To make the sauce, heat the oil in a pan and add the onion and garlic.
  • Fry for 5 minutes, or until soft but not brown.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and water.
  • Simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the tomato sauce with the sliced nut roast.