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Meat loaf will be wearing new accessories this year - spinach, carrots, zucchini and whole grains. Grind the nuts in a food processor but be sure to add a little flour so you don't end up with nut butter. —Susan Preston, Eagle Creek, Oregon
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Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 198 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 451 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein.
Originally published as Mad About "Meat" Loaf in Taste of Home February/March 2012, p59
Grinding NutsA food processor can make short work of grinding nuts, but if you're not careful you can end up with nut butter instead of ground nuts. To avoid this, toss the nuts with 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour from the recipe. This will absorb some of the nut oil and help keep the nuts moving freely in the processor. Also, pulse the processor on and off to help prevent overprocessing.
A food processor can make short work of grinding nuts, but if you're not careful you can end up with nut butter instead of ground nuts. To avoid this, toss the nuts with 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour from the recipe. This will absorb some of the nut oil and help keep the nuts moving freely in the processor. Also, pulse the processor on and off to help prevent overprocessing.
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Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2013 by melhiester
Made this and my 3 kids loved it. Even my husband had no idea that it didn't have any meat in it. Will definitely make again! Delicious.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2012 by redsugar
Wow, eating more of a plant based diet, I missed my favorite dish, Meatloaf! This hit the spot! Perfect in every sense. Texture, taste and smell!! I did edit it a little... here were my edits:*used 5 oz of baby spinach*used Veggies Shreds instead of real cheese (for both the Cheddar and the Parmesan)*used 1 cup of mashed carrots*used 2 slices of HPLC bread from Great Harvest Bread Company*used 1 cup of Zucchini*made my own Italian seasoning (equal parts of, basil, oregano, rosemary, marjoram, cilantro, thyme and red pepper flakes)*did not sprinkle more cheese on top, and did not put it back in the oven for additional time.
Wow, eating more of a plant based diet, I missed my favorite dish, Meatloaf! This hit the spot! Perfect in every sense. Texture, taste and smell!! I did edit it a little... here were my edits:
*used 5 oz of baby spinach
*used Veggies Shreds instead of real cheese (for both the Cheddar and the Parmesan)
*used 1 cup of mashed carrots
*used 2 slices of HPLC bread from Great Harvest Bread Company
*used 1 cup of Zucchini
*made my own Italian seasoning (equal parts of, basil, oregano, rosemary, marjoram, cilantro, thyme and red pepper flakes)
*did not sprinkle more cheese on top, and did not put it back in the oven for additional time.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by daisey5
This was very different but good tasting. But it does take a lot of work to make.
Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2012 by Jawm
This was quite good and filling. We really enjoyed it and will definitely make it again
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