Beetroot and Wattleseed Macadamia Nut Loaf
A hearty vegetarian loaf combining earthy beetroot, crunchy macadamia nuts, and fragrant wattleseed for a unique Australian-inspired flavor. This Australian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs cooked beetroot grated, rolled oats, ground wattleseed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked beetroot grated
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tsp ground wattleseed
- 3/4 cup macadamia nuts chopped
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with olive oil.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups grated cooked beetroot, 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup chickpea flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 2 tsp ground wattleseed, 3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Mix well.
- Step 3: Add 1/4 cup olive oil and 3/4 cup water to the dry ingredients, stirring until a thick batter forms.
- Step 4: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Step 5: Bake for 45-50 minutes until the loaf is firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.









