How to Make Baked Nut Loaf as a Turkey Substitute for Holidays!

This hearty vegetarian standard takes the place of roast turkey. Some might call it "Vegetarian Meatloaf". Add a favorite sauce, I suggest mushroom, and all your vegetarian friends will be happy.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Onion
• Celery
• Carrots
• Oil
• Nuts: Walnut and Cashews
• Cottage Cheese
• Salt
• Italian Bread Crumbs
• Eggs
• Poultry Seasoning
• Onion Powder

1. Preheat oven to 375º
   In a skillet sauté 1/2 cup of chopped onions, 1/2 cup diced carrots, and 1/2 cup diced celery in 1 tablespoon of oil.
2. Mix the following together in a big bowl:
   1 cup of finely chopped nuts (cashews and walnuts mixed)
   1 cup of cottage cheese
   1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper
   1 cup of Italian bread crumbs
   2 eggs beaten
   1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
   1 teaspoon onion powder
   2/3 cup of water
3. Add the sautéed onion, celery and carrots mixing everything together thoroughly.
4. Put all ingredients into a greased 11 3/4 x 7 1/2 baking dish.
   Bake until just firm and slightly brown on top, about 35 to 40 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Serve with your favorite sauce or gravy mushroom, tomato or onion gravy works well.
• You may substitute white wine for water.