Tofu and sun-dried tomato sausage loaf

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupTomatoes, sun-dried
1cup;water; hot
2cupsTVP
1poundsTofu, firm
1tablespoonGarlic; minced
1teaspoonFennel seeds
1teaspoonChili powder
1teaspoonPaprika
1teaspoonOregano, dried
¼cupArrowroot, cornstarch or flour
½cupParsley, fresh; chopped
1tablespoonOlive oil
1tablespoonTamari
dashBlack pepper
¾cup;water; hot

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 deg. Oil a 9" x 5" x 2½" loaf pan.

Soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 10 minuts.

Drain, reserving liquid and adding enough water to liquid to measure one cup.

Pour liquid over TVP and set aside.

Dice tomatoes into ½" pieces and blend with tofu in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.

Combine remainingsausage ingredients n a large bowl.

Fold in tofu mixture.

Spoon mixture into pan, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove from pan, slice and serve.

Per serving: 392 cal; 42 g prot; 196 md sod; 47 g carb; 8 g fat; 0 mg chol; 172 mg calcium

Vegetarian Gourmet, Summer 1993/MM by DEEANNE