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Low Calorie Christmas Dinner Alternative Recipe
Low Calorie Christmas dinner alternatives are very popular as many people are now very conscious of the calories consumed in the traditional Christmas dinner. This nut roast recipe will be a Christmas favourite with vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Low calorie Christmas dinner alternatives are a healthier option if you have guests or family who are picky eaters or not fond of rich Christmas food and appreciate low calorie alternatives. The choice of a low calorie alternative Christmas dinner prevents calorie conscious people from feeling they cannot partake in Christmas food indulgence.
Low Calorie Christmas Nut Roast
Ingredients for Christmas nut roast –low calorie Christmas dinner alternative
• Coconut or olive oil for frying
• 1 chopped onion,
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 8 sliced medium mushrooms
• 1 tbsp. cornflour
• 110 fl oz or water
• 9 oz finely chopped mixed nuts
• 6 oz breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• ½ tsp. dried mixed herbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Flour for coating
• Margarine for greasing loaf tin
Method for Baking Christmas nut roast –low calorie Christmas dinner alternative
Pre-heat oven to 190C/375F,
Fry garlic, mushrooms and onions until soft. Stir in cornflour. Add water, stirring until mixture comes to the boil. Stir in breadcrumbs, nuts, herbs, soy sauce, and seasoning.
Turn mixture on to a floured board, and form a loaf shape. Place in greased loaf tin in centre of oven for approx 40 mins. Ovens vary so pierce centre with skewer or knife to test if fully cooked. Allow to cool for 10 mins before serving.
This low calorie Christmas dinner alternative is also delicious served cold with cranberry sauce.