Candied carrot cashew loaf
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Make carrots the star of the show in this crowd-pleasing nut roast – the perfect vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas Day
Cook the sprouts in a pan of boiling salted water for 3 mins, then drain and rinse under cold running water to halt the cooking process. Drain well again.
Melt the butter in a large non-stick frying pan over a low heat and cook the shallots for 4-5 mins until softened. Add the sprouts, then season, turn up the heat to medium-high and stir-fry for 7-8 mins until the sprouts are just tender and pale golden. Add the pecans, maple syrup and vinegar, and stir-fry for 2 mins more until coated in the sticky, reduced syrup mixture. Stir in the cranberries, then transfer to a serving dish and serve.