Robin Robertson's Comfort Loaf
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, minced1 1/2 C cooked or 1-14.5 oz can pinto beans, drained, rinsed, and mashed1 lb extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled2 Tbsp soy sauce2 Tbsp tomato paste1 Tbsp yellow or spicy brown mustard1/2 C ground walnuts1/2 C old fashioned oats1/2 C dry bread crumbs1/2 C vital wheat gluten1/4 C chopped parsley1 Tbsp dried basil1 Tbsp dried thyme1 Tbsp dried savory1 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper
1. Preheat ove to 375 F. Lightly oil 9-inch loaf pan and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cover and cook until sofened, abou 10 minutes. Stir in the beans, mixing well to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a food processor, combine the tofu, soy sauce, tomato paste, and mustard; and process until smooth. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, oats, bread crumbs, and vital wheat gluten. Add the parsley, basil, thyme, savory, salt, and pepper. Stir in the tofu mixture and the vegetables, and mix well to combine.
5. Scrape the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, and smooth the top. Bake untl firm, 45 to 50 minutes. If the top begins to brown too much, cover loosely with foil. Remove from oven and set aside for 10 minutes on a wire rack before serving.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PATTK1220.
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cover and cook until sofened, abou 10 minutes. Stir in the beans, mixing well to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a food processor, combine the tofu, soy sauce, tomato paste, and mustard; and process until smooth. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, oats, bread crumbs, and vital wheat gluten. Add the parsley, basil, thyme, savory, salt, and pepper. Stir in the tofu mixture and the vegetables, and mix well to combine.
5. Scrape the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, and smooth the top. Bake untl firm, 45 to 50 minutes. If the top begins to brown too much, cover loosely with foil. Remove from oven and set aside for 10 minutes on a wire rack before serving.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PATTK1220.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 427.7
- Total Fat: 24.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 632.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.6 g
- Protein: 25.1 g
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