INGREDIENTS

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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