Vegetarian Nut Loaf
In a nonstick skillet, saute onions, mushrooms and green pepper inbutter until tender. In a bowl, combine the mushroom mixture,carrots, celery, eggs, walnut, sunflower kernels, salt, basil, oreganoand pepper. Stir in bread crumbs:Coat a 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray,then line with waxed paper. Transfer vegetable mixture to aprepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until a meatthermometer reads 160 degrees F Let stand for 10 min beforeslicing.
Ingredients
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
- 5 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs
