Thanksgiving Meatless Loaf

Name: Thanksgiving Meatless Loaf
Prep time: 1 h 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons black pepper; 425 grams cannellini beans (or other white beans), drained and rinsed; 1 medium carrot; 2 ribs celery; 2 Tbsps gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos; 1 Tbsps dried rosemary, crushed; 59 milliliters fresh parsley, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 397 grams extra-firm tofu (one 14 to 16-ounce package) or an additional can of white beans; 2 Tbsps nutritional yeast; 1 medium onion; 177 milliliters quinoa flakes or quick oatmeal; 1 Tbsps rubbed sage; 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 medium sweet potato; 1 Tbsp thyme leaf; 2 Tbsps tomato paste; 118 milliliters chopped walnuts (optional); 1 Tbsp spicy brown or whole-grain prepared mustard

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Thanksgiving Meatless Loaf a try. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains about 12g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 252 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. Head to the store and pick up celery, garlic, carrot, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Wash a medium sweet potato (about 7 ounces), pierce it several times with a fork, wrap it in a paper towel, and microwave until done, 4-5 minutes. (Alternately, bake or steam the sweet potato.) Allow to cool enough to handle and then peel and set aside.Mince the onion, celery, and carrot. You can do this quickly by cutting each vegetable in quarters and then pulsing in a food processor until finely chopped.

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Heat a large, non-stick skillet.

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Add the minced vegetables, including garlic, and cook, stirring regularly, until they become tender, about 6-10 minutes.

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Add water by the teaspoon if necessary to keep the vegetables from sticking or becoming dry. Once theyre softened, add the drained beans and mash them lightly with a slotted spoon or spatula.

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Place the peeled sweet potato into the food processor along with the tofu, soy sauce, and all seasonings, including nutritional yeast. Process until fairly smooth.

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Add the walnuts and pulse a few more times. Scrape the tofu mixture into a large mixing bowl and add the quinoa flakes and the cooked vegetables. Stir well.Preheat oven to 375F. If you have a silicone baking mat (recommended) place it on a baking sheet. Otherwise line the baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray. Spoon the tofu mixture onto the prepared baking surface, using dampened hands to shape it into an oblong or oval loaf about 2 1/2 inches high.

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Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is evenly browned. Loosely cover with aluminum foil and cook for 20 more minutes. Check to make sure that the center is firm; if not, give it a little extra time. (You can also remove the foil and cook for 5 more minutes for a crunchier crust.)

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