Gluten Free, Non Dairy Vegan Coming For Christmas.........

[jaynethepain]

What can I make him? We will have the usual roast etc & I know he'd be happy with a plate of vegetables but is there anything anyone can suggest to make it a bit more special.

[EcclesCake]

You could make a couple of leek parcels filled with puy lentils and nuts.

Get a big leek and carefully remove the layers, blanch in boiling water, remove and lay on a clean tea towel. You'll only need two or three.

Fry the remaining leek overa low heat until really soft, add some garlic along with with finely diced carrot and celery. Add to this mix some puy lentils along with some chopped chestnuts and a little thyme. Season to taste.

Let the mixture cool a little and then place a spoonful on the leek and fold into a parcel.

Place on a baking tray and brush with oil, bake in a moderate oven for ~20 minutes or golden and hot thoughout.

The filling can be prepared a couple of days in advance and kept in the fridge.

I'll have a think about some other ideas.

[jaynethepain]

I like that idea Eccles, looking forward to hearing your others.

[humbersloop]

this looks like it should make a festively spicy rice pudding for dessert

[humbersloop]

^*doh!*

http://www.meatlessmonday.com/recipes/almond-rice-pudding/

[diddlydo]

Foodie though I am, I'd be tempted to tell him to bring his own food - there's a limit to tolerance and catering for the dietary challenged.

[rodders123]

plate of sprouts

[Graham-W]

"plate of sprouts"
Gone with the Wind!

[Eve]

Stuffed peppers with seasoned rice could make for an extra part of a meal with vegetables.

Large mushrooms could also make for a more substantial part of a meal.

[masma]

Holland and Barrett do a 'roast' it even has 'bacon wrapped sausages'. Our vegan daughter has this for her Christmas dinner and says it's really nice, easy to cook too.