Mushroom and roccoli nut loaf

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSliced button mushrooms
2tablespoonsPolyunsaturated margarine
2Stalks celery; chopped
1Clove garlic; crushed
1Onion; grated
1tablespoonWhole wheat flour
cupCanned chopped tomatoes
2cupsFresh whole wheat bread crumbs
1cupGround walnuts
1Egg
1teaspoonChopped fresh basil
1teaspoonChopped fresh oregano
1tablespoonChopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4ouncesBroccoli spears; cooked ---SAUCE-----
1cupChopped mushrooms
3tablespoonsWhole wheat flour
½cupVegetable stock
½cupSkim milk
Celery leaves

Directions

Saute the mushroom slices in a skillet with 1 tablespoon margarine, drain and place in a line down the center of a lightly greased 5-cup loaf pan.

Cook the celery, garlic and onion in the pan until softened. Stir in the flour and tomatoes and stir until thickened.

Add the bread crumbs, nuts, egg, herbs and seasoning. Place half in the pan. Add the broccoli spears and top with the remaining mixture. Cover with foil, place in a roasting pan filled with boiling water and cook at 350 degrees for 1¼ to 1 ½ hours.

Melt the remaining margarine, add the chopped mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute. Add the stock, milk and seasoning and stir until boiled. Turn out the loaf, garnish with celery leaves and serve with the sauce separately. Serves 6.

Posted to recipelu-digest by "Diane Geary" <diane@...> on Feb 24, 1998