Ingredients

6 medium onions , unpeeled and trimmed
2 ounces sunflower margarine
2 ounces rolled oats , preferably organic
50 g pinhead oats
50 g chopped mixed nuts
1 onion , finely chopped
4 ounces mushrooms , finely chopped
1 carrot , finely chopped
1 can red kidney beans , drained and chopped
2 ounces vegetable suet
1 teaspoon yeast extract ( ie MArmite or vegemite )
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs , chopped
1 pinch of grated nutmeg
1 lime , juice of
1 tablespoon whiskey
chopped fresh chives , to garnish
chopped fresh parsley , to garnish
Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's organs, oats and spices. This vegan version replaces the meat with kidney beans, oats and chopped nuts. The recipe also calls for baked onions, which add a sweet and savory flavor to the dish. The haggis mixture is flavored with herbs, spice, lime juice and whiskey, giving it a deep and complex flavor. The dish can be a filling and flavorful meal on its own, or served with a side of roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of Scotland in a vegan-friendly way.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F
2.Cut off the ends of 6 onions and remove any dry or damaged outer layers. Place the onions in a baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
3.Remove the foil and return to the oven for a further 30 minutes or until the skin is crispy and the onions are soft.
4.Meanwhile, heat the sunflower margarine in a frying pan and add the chopped onion, mushrooms, carrot and mixed nuts. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
5.Stir in the rolled oats, pinhead oats, kidney beans, vegetable suet, yeast extract, pepper, herbs and nutmeg. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
6.Remove the onions from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Cut off the top of each onion and scoop out the flesh. Add the onion flesh to the haggis mixture.
7.Stir in the lime juice and whiskey. Spoon the haggis mixture into the onion shells.
8.Return the onions to the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden.
9.Garnish with chopped chives and parsley and serve warm.

PROS

This vegan haggis recipe is a great alternative to traditional haggis.
It’s high in fiber and nutrients and can be a flavorful and satisfying meal.

CONS

The recipe calls for vegetable suet, which can be difficult to find in some areas.
The dish may require a bit of prep work and can take some time to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in fiber and nutrients, thanks to the combination of vegetables, nuts and oats. It can be a great source of plant-based protein, iron and vitamin B-12.

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