Engine 2 Meatloaf

By á-30923

This meatloaf is wonderful the next day pan-fried on whole-grain bread with mustard, pickles, and ketchup.

Ingredients

• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 10 ounces firm tofu, drained
• 1/4 cup walnuts, finely ground
• 1 1/2 cups cooked brown lentils
• 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup (additional for topping)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon each thyme, sage, and rosemary
• Ketchup, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350

Spray loaf pan (or use non-stick silicone bake-ware)

Sauté celery, onion and garlic on high heat in skillet with a little water or low sodium vegetable broth for 5 minutes until tender.

Remove from heat and cool.

Mash tofu in large bowl.

Stir in cooked mixture and remaining ingredients, and combine well.

Spoon mixture into loaf pan. Top with a layer of ketchup.

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.