Description
A delightful twist on a classic dish, this hearty Vegetarian Meatloaf is packed with flavor and satisfying textures, perfect for vegetarians and meat lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice (1/2 cup dry rice)
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 ounces shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
- 3 ounces baby bella mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 12 ounces Swiss cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook 1/2 cup dry brown rice until you yield 1 1/2 cups cooked. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Toast walnuts and cashews on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned, then let cool.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook onion and garlic for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add mushrooms, marjoram, thyme, and sage, cooking until mushrooms are golden (around 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine the onion and mushroom mixture with chopped nuts, cooked rice, parsley, cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Butter a 9-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour until golden brown.
- Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Invert onto a plate, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to add more vegetables or substitute nuts and cheese to fit dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: vegetarian meatloaf, plant-based, healthy recipe, comfort food