How to Make Neat Loaf – A Vegetarian Diet Recipe

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By deepthinkin
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Vegetarian Diet Recipes are Nutritious and Delicious

Many times people, who are new vegetarians, have difficulty transitioning to a vegetarian diet plan. One suggestion is to choose and prepare vegetarian diet recipes that are similar to familiar meat dishes. Meat loaf is a family favorite that can be readily adapted to a vegetarian diet recipe. Here is my vegetarian recipe version of my family favorite. It’s a simple recipe to add to your vegetarian diet menu, high in protein and fiber.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

12 oz package of vegetarian meat crumbles
1 medium Roma tomato diced
½ medium brown onion diced
1 cup old fashioned oats
2 tbl extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup jarred spaghetti sauce (or your own homemade)
2 large eggs
¼ cup wheat germ
1 tsp dried red pepper flakes or to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Step 1

Vegetarian Meat Crumbles

Place rack in the center of your oven and preheat oven 350 degrees. Lightly oil a standard glass loaf pan, set aside.
Step 2

All Vegetarian Diet Recipe

In a large bowl, combine by hand all ingredients EXCEPT for one egg. Mix the vegetarian diet recipe ingredients thoroughly
Step 3

Mix All Ingredients Thoroughly

Check the texture of the Neat Loaf. It should be moist and somewhat sticky. If it seems a little dry, and does not hold its shape when squeezed in your palm, then add the second egg. Mix thoroughly again.
Step 4

Vegetarian Meatloaf Recipe

Pour your Neat Loaf vegetarian recipe mixture into the prepared glass loaf pan, level the top, then bake for 45-55 minutes or until heated through and browned on top.
Step 5

Vegetarian Diet Menu

Remove your vegetarian meatloaf from the oven, set on a rack and let rest for about 10-15 minutes.
Step 6

Vegetarian Neat Loaf Ready to Serve

Cut and serve with vegetable gravy or mushroom gravy, or the old stand-by: catchup. Enjoy!