Vegetarian Meatloaf (Vegan)

Submitted by Chef #1045743

"This is a recipe that mimics the traditional dish in color, texture and even taste. I got it from Vegetarian Times, October, 1995. They called it "Un-Meat Loaf" Helpful Hints: Refrigerating overnight firms up the loaf for easy slicing. Oat-walnut-mushroom mixture may require more or less cooking and you may need more or fewer bread crumbs, both depending on moisture content of oats. Variations: Try adding 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels instead of carrots, or add a splash of red wine or hot sauce. Substitute other varieties of mushrooms for the baby portabellas."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 1 meat loaf
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup rolled oats (not instant variety)
• 10 baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup carrot, grated (about 2 medium)
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste or 4 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 12 ounces tofu, drained
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 1⁄2 cups whole wheat breadcrumbs

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion; sauté over medium to medium-low heat until caramelized, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a large mixing bowl; set aside.
2. In same skillet over medium heat, add remaining oil and walnuts, sauté 3 minutes. Add oats; sauté 3 minutes, stirring. Add mushrooms, broth and garlic; reduce heat to low. Cook until stock is absorbed and mushrooms are soft, 6 to 10 minutes.
3. While oat mixture cooks, add carrot, mustard, tomato paste, sauce or ketchup, and soy sauce. Add oat mixture to bowl with onion; set aside.
4. Purée tofu and arrowroot in blender or food processor until smooth; add to bowl with oat-carrot mixture, add breadcrumbs, and mix well.
5. Pour mixture into oiled or nonstick 9 x 5 x 2¼ inch loaf pan, shape into loaf. Bake 40 minutes. Let stand 30 minutes before slicing.