| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains, Vegetables | 1 | servings | ||
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | Onion; finely chopped | |
| 1 | tb | Olive oil |
| 3 | Cloves garlic; minced | |
| 1/3 | c | Chopped walnuts |
| 1/2 | c | Oats; (whole or instant) |
| 1/4 | lb | Shiitake mushrooms; thinly sliced |
| 2 | c | Vegetable stock or water |
| 1 | tb | Bragg's Amino Acid |
| 3 | tb | Dijon-style mustard |
| 3 | tb | Tomato paste or ketchup |
| 2 | tb | Red wine or red wine vinegar |
| Hot sauce to taste | ||
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
| 1 | lb | Firm tofu; pressed and crumbled |
| 3 | tb | Arrowroot |
| 1 | c | Whole wheat bread crumbs |
| 1/2 | c | Bread crumbs or oats; to coat |
| Cooking spray or oil |
INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction: The combination of walnuts, tofu, and oats makes for a familiar yet unique taste resembling a traditional meat loaf. 1. In a large skillet, over medium heat, saute onion in oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Just before onions are done, stir in garlic, and continue to saut. until golden, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside. 2. In the same skillet, toast walnuts, stirring often, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in oats and mushrooms, and saut. until mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes. 3. Add stock and raise heat to high, stirring to deglaze pan. Simmer rapidly 5 to 10 minutes, to reduce liquid. When nearly dry, stir in soy sauce, mustard, tomato paste, red wine, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until mixture is thickened, then add to bowl with onions. 4. Mix in tofu, arrowroot, and enough bread crumbs to make a sturdy mixture. Adjust seasoning, if necessary, with more soy sauce, salt, pepper, tomato paste, or mustard. 5. To make a loaf: Preheat oven to 350¡. Lightly spray or brush an 8-cup loaf pan. Spoon mixture into prepared pan, pressing in firmly. Sprinkle with some of the remaining crumbs or oats and press down, into top. Bake 40 minutes, until loaf is firm and crust is browned. (For a crispy top, place a pan of hot water into oven with the loaf.) Allow baked loaf to cool for an hour before slicing. To make burgers: Form mixture into 8 patties. Coat both sides lightly with oats or bread crumbs. Lightly spray or brush a nonstick skillet with oil, and saut. patties over medium heat, until crisp and browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Makes 8 servings. Posted to EAT-LF Digest by Angie Phillips <nbe@flash.net> on May 21, 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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