Tofu Meatloaf
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 18 ingredients
- 1 Egg, room temperature Dressing
- 1 pk Vegetarian Hamburger, Tofu
- 2 cn Italian Tomato Paste
- Better]
- 2 c Newman's Own Italian
- 1/2 c Parmesan cheese
- 4 c Bread crumbs [I use whatever
- 2 c Mozzarella Cheese, shredded the above]
- 1 lg Onion, sliced or chopped I have
- 1 Clove Garlic, minced
- Pepper
- 1 Half Green Pepper, sliced
- 2 c Chopped mushrooms [or less
- Salt
- The more kinds, the to taste]
- Oregano Crumbles
- Left -- wheat, Italian --
- 1/2 c Olive Oil [for sautee-ing
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Bell pepper
High in vitamin C · 83 mg per 100 g, 103% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
11 more authorised claims
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
High in protein · 1.7 g per 100 g, 25% of the energy from protein
- Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Source of vitamin B6 · 0.4 mg per 100 g, 26% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal cysteine synthesis.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
7 more authorised claims
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.
Vitamin B6 is a vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. The body needs vitamin B6 for more than 100 enzyme reactions involved in metabolism. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Pepper, banana, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Hot oil. Never put water on an oil fire: turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid or a damp tea towel. Pat food dry before it goes into hot oil, and lower it in gently, away from you.
- Oven and hot trays. Use dry oven gloves for trays and dishes: a hot tray looks just like a cold one. Open the oven door away from your face and let the first rush of heat out.
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- [Also Meat-less Loaf, Vegetarian MeatLoaf]
- Created by James E. True
- This is a good hodgepodge of ingredients, and is quite tasty. Really good on Sandwiches!
- Saute the chopped onion, garlic and olive oil in a saute skillet (at least 8"), until glassy. Add the Green pepper, mushroom and HALF the Newman's Dressing, reduce heat and continue to saute until peppers are cooked (no longer crunchy). Add seasoning to personal preference.
- Preheat oven to 425*.
- Meanwhile in a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs (I usually just take stale bread and tear it up into small pieces), one can of the tomato paste, cheeses and Tofu. Beat the egg separately, and add to Tofu-Bread mixture. Combine until bread is thoroughly saturated. Add sauteed vegetables and remaining Newman's Dressing.
- The Meatloaf mixture should be cohesive enough to form into a loaf, but not soggy. If the mixture is too soggy, add more bread. If the mixture is too crumbly, add more dressing, or tomato paste. Tofu has a tendency to separate, so the more bread and cheeses, the better.
- Spray a loaf pan with a non-stick cooking spray, and spoon tofu mixture into pan, spreading to an even level. Spoon remaining can of Tomato paste over tofu mixture, and spread evenly over the top. Bake in 425 * oven 15-25 minutes, or until juices bubble up around the edges.
- Delicious as an entree, even better sliced on sandwiches. Refrigerate covered, or loaf can be frozen.
Plating
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