Meatless “Meatloaf” Sandwiches

Poultry seasoning is a savory blend of sage, thyme, marjoram, pepper and sometimes cloves, which adds hearty flavor. Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine(April 2007).

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf(8 slices)

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup walnuts
• 2  stalks celery, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1⁄2 medium onion, finely chopped (about à 3/4 cup)
• 2  green onions, thinly sliced (about ? cup)
• 2  garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp.)
• 1 (10 ounce) package firm tofu, drained
• 1 (12 ounce) package  soy crumbles
• 1 1⁄4 cups quick-cooking oats
• 3  tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons ketchup, plus additional 2 Tbs. for topping
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2  teaspoons dried parsley (or 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley)
• 1  teaspoon poultry seasoning

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Grind walnuts to powder in food processor. Set aside. Coat medium skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add celery, onion, green onions and garlic, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat, and cool.
2. Mash tofu in bowl. Stir in walnuts, vegetables, soy crumbles, oats, soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, parsley and poultry seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Coat 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and spoon mixture into pan, lightly packing inches Spread thin layer of ketchup over top of loaf, and bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to slice for sandwiches.