Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

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Thanksgiving "Meat" Loaf

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

substitute for 2 eggs (mix 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder, 1 tablespoon corn starch, and 4 tablespoons water)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 box medium firm silken tofu (350 g)
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 packet vegan dried onion soup mix (1.5 oz)
1 teaspoon oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2/4 cup chopped celery
2 cups chopped mushrooms (use portobello mushrooms for a heartier taste)
1 1/2 teaspoon each of oregano and basil
1/2 teaspoon sage
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs (Variations: To make it stick together better, try lowering the bread crumbs to 3/4 cup and adding one of the following: 1 extra box of tofu, 1 cup of instant mashed potato flakes, 1 - 1 1/2 cup of cooked brown rice or 1 cup burger-style crumbles)

Directions:

Mix egg substitute, soy sauce, tofu & onion soup mix together in blender. Add walnuts & blend until smooth.

Saute vegetables until onions are transparent (add other diced veggies if you wish - ie peppers, carrotsetc). Add herbs/spices while vegetables are frying.

Mix blender ingredients, cooked vegetables and bread crumbs together in a large bowl.

Press into a greased loaf pan. (Or, as user giraelei suggests, "Instead of a loaf pan, I usually use a square cake pan and liberally coat the loaf with ketchup so it gets kind of burnt and caramelized. Yum!")

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Turn loaf out and slice.

This has become a standard dish at my parents house when all sorts of eating habits must be catered to. Even the most obstinate meat eaters love it. It is also excellent the next day cold on a sandwich with a bit of mustard.


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2006, 07:17:50 PM »

This was very good. I followed the recipe exactly. Next time I will chop the celery smaller. Besides that, it was perfect. Thanks!


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2006, 04:39:34 PM »

This recipe is really amazing! A hit all around. Filling, tasty, and pretty simple. I've made this multiple times now.


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2006, 09:27:15 AM »

I love the picture. I am so gonna make this soon. I think this would be awesome with the usual mashed taters, yams and green beans. YUM!


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2006, 02:41:41 PM »

My brother made this last winter for a family dinner. It was so good! I've never had real meat loaf before, I'm sure this is loads better. Thanks for sharing the recipe.


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2006, 02:28:38 PM »

how many does this recipe feed? i want to try it out for my upcoming dinner party


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2006, 04:26:28 PM »

Can you use almonds instead of the walnuts? Or, do walnuts work the best? I'm just wondering because I've got like 4 lbs of raw almonds in the pantry....Thank you!


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2006, 03:49:39 PM »

I'd like to try this recipe, but I absolutely abhor mushrooms. Will it work as well without them? Or is there something I could use as a substitute?


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2006, 09:25:31 PM »

I LOVE THIS RECIPE! It was so so so fabulous! I made this tonight for my parents, sister, and I. My sister and I are veggies, but my parents are not, so this was a really great meal to suit everyon's tastes. It was so easy to make, and I can't wait to make it again!

MAKE THIS TASTY TREAT! Grin


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2006, 01:17:21 PM »

i added a little extra mushroom and a dash more soy sauce. also 1/2 green pepper and 1/2 red pepper minced. the flavor of this is fantastic and goes great with beer!


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2006, 03:22:45 PM »

second time around i followed the recipe and it was very good, but i had trouble keeping it to stay in shape. next time i'll probably use the one of the variations.


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2006, 04:41:38 PM »

This was delicious. Mine wasn't dry, but I accidentally pureed half the onions & mushrooms, which I think, actually, helped. I also used 3 eggs...we're not vegans!


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2006, 10:58:31 PM »

I have made this recipe for three thanksgiving dinners and my family really enjoys it. Given that they are all devoted meat-eaters, it says a lot that they look forward to it being made. I tried covering it with foil one year and it came out a little too moist so bake it uncovered. I found extending the baking time will be helpful in creating a loaf that doesn't fall apart; I also use eggs and not a substitute (I am obviously not a vegan). I have also included 1 diced green pepper, 1/4 cup sliced/diced carrot, 1 1/2 tsp. parsley and kept the bread crumbs at 1 1/4 cups. Very good and highly recommended. Serving it as left-overs cold, between bread with mustard is just heavenly.


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2006, 06:37:32 PM »

i cant even begin to tell you how frickin delicious this was.. the only problem i had was it came out a little too moist in the middle. i think i just need to extend the baking time for the next one.. this is gonna become a weekly staple.


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Re: Thanksgiving Meat Loaf

« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2006, 02:47:27 AM »

Easy and delicious.


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