Vegetarian Haggis

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 large white onion (250g)
• 1 large leek (250g)
• 1 red bell pepper (250g)
• 2 carrots (300g)
• 1 cup dried black lentils (200g)
• 1 cup steel-cut oats (200g)
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup vegetarian gravy (120ml)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60ml)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

45 minutes

Cooking Time:

90 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Chop the onion, leek, bell pepper, and carrots into small pieces.
2. Rinse the lentils and oats under running water.
3. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
4. Add the onion and leek and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the bell pepper, carrots, lentils, oats, allspice, nutmeg, and thyme to the pot.
6. Pour in the vegetarian gravy and enough water to cover the vegetables.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 60-90 minutes, or until the lentils and oats are tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of recipe):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 10g
• Protein: 12g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Hearty and filling
• Perfect for a Scottish-themed dinner party
• Vegetarian-friendly

User Comments:

• "This was a delicious and creative dish that was a big hit with my guests."
• "I love that it's a vegetarian version of a traditional Scottish dish."
• "The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect."
• "I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but I loved them in this recipe."
• "A great way to enjoy the flavors of Scotland without the meat."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find dried black lentils, you can use brown or green lentils instead.
• If you don't have vegetarian gravy, you can use vegetable broth or water instead.