Vegan apricot and chestnut stuffing

ν Preheat the oven to 220ºC/200ºC Fan/Gas Mark 6.

ν In a small frying pan lightly fry the onion until soft. Add the garlic and fry for a further minute. Add half the butter and the chestnuts and fry for a further 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently.

ν In a medium-sized saucepan add the apricots and 600ml stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Drain.

ν Place the breadcrumbs into a large bowl. Melt the remaining butter in a frying pan and pour this onto the breadcrumbs.

ν Mix together with the apricots, onion, garlic, chestnuts and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, try the mixture and add more if necessary.

Turn into a greased oven-proof dish and bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until crisp and hot.

Recipe and image courtesy of Maryanne Hall of Viva!’s Vegan Recipe Club, veganrecipeclub.org.uk

In a small frying pan lightly fry the onion until soft. Add the garlic and fry for a further minute. Add half the butter and the chestnuts and fry for a further 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently.

In a medium-sized saucepan add the apricots and 600ml stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Drain.

Place the breadcrumbs into a large bowl. Melt the remaining butter in a frying pan and pour this onto the breadcrumbs.

Mix together with the apricots, onion, garlic, chestnuts and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, try the mixture and add more if necessary.

Turn into a greased oven-proof dish and bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until crisp and hot.