Sunday Roast with Yorkshire Pudding

Sunday Roast with Yorkshire Pudding recipe videos

The Sunday Roast is a traditional British meal centered around a joint of roasted meat, served with roasted potatoes, vegetables, and gravy. The star accompaniment is the Yorkshire Pudding, a savory batter pudding made from eggs, flour, and milk or water, which puffs up into a light, crispy shell. It's a cornerstone of British culinary culture, often enjoyed as a family gathering on Sundays.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This meal is typically high in protein from the meat and fat from the roasting process and gravy, with carbohydrates coming from the potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and fiber from vegetables, with a rough calorie ballpark of 800-1200 calories per generous serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	650 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	35 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Potassium	700 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 µg
Zinc	6 mg
Phosphorus	350 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Selenium	25 µg

Per 1 plate (approx. 450 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Yorkshire Pudding is unique because it was originally served as a starter to fill diners up before the expensive meat course, a practice dating back to 18th-century England. Nutritionally, the meal's composition of protein, fat, and carbs makes it a very satiating and energy-dense dish, ideal for a cold day.