Festive Roast

A great vegetarian center for a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Prepare ahead of time and freeze uncooked. Simply thaw in the fridge overnight before cooking.

2 tbsps sunflower oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 cups finely ground cashew nuts
2 cups whole-wheat bread crumbs
2 beaten eggs or egg substitute
1 heaped tsp mixed herbs
2 tsps vegetable bouillon powder
1-1/4 cups boiling water
Salt and pepper

Heat the oil and fry the onion and garlic until soft. Place the onions and garlic into a large bowl. Add all the other ingredients and mix well. Grease and line a 9X5 inch loaf pan with wax paper and spoon in the mixture. Cover with a double thickness of foil and cook in 350 F oven for 1 hour 20 minutes until firm.