Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Thanksgiving "Meat" LoafIngredients (use vegan versions):substitute for 2 eggs (mix 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder, 1 tablespoon corn starch, and 4 tablespoons water)1 tablespoon soy sauce1 box medium firm silken tofu (350 g)3/4 cup chopped walnuts1 packet vegan dried onion soup mix (1.5 oz)1 teaspoon oil1 1/2 cups chopped onion2/4 cup chopped celery2 cups chopped mushrooms (use portobello mushrooms for a heartier taste)1 1/2 teaspoon each of oregano and basil1/2 teaspoon sage1 1/2 cups bread crumbs (Variations: To make it stick together better, try lowering the bread crumbs to 3/4 cup and adding one of the following: 1 extra box of tofu, 1 cup of instant mashed potato flakes, 1 - 1 1/2 cup of cooked brown rice or 1 cup burger-style crumbles)Directions:Mix egg substitute, soy sauce, tofu & onion soup mix together in blender. Add walnuts & blend until smooth.Saute vegetables until onions are transparent (add other diced veggies if you wish - ie peppers, carrotsetc). Add herbs/spices while vegetables are frying.Mix blender ingredients, cooked vegetables and bread crumbs together in a large bowl.Press into a greased loaf pan.

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