Description
This Vegetarian Meatloaf is a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish that brings comfort and joy to any mealtime, packed with earthy flavors and rich textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice (1/2 cup dry)
- 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 the brown rice by preparing 1/2 cup dry until it yields 1 1/2 cups cooked. Let it cool.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread the walnuts and cashews on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until they turn lightly brown. Allow them to cool before chopping.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking for about 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in the finely chopped mushrooms, marjoram, thyme, and sage, cooking until the mushrooms are golden (about 5 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed mixture with the toasted nuts, cooked rice, parsley, cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is thoroughly incorporated.
- Butter a 9-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper. Pour the meatloaf mixture into the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 1 hour or until it’s golden brown.
- After baking, let the meatloaf cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. Invert it onto a plate, slice it up, and serve warm.
Notes
To enhance flavors, toast the nuts. You can also add more veggies for nutrition and moisture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
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: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: vegetarian, meatloaf, comfort food, healthy recipe, plant-based