Description
A rich and hearty vegetarian meatloaf packed with flavor, perfect for family gatherings or a filling weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice (use ½ cup dry)
- 1 ½ cups walnuts
- ½ cup cashews
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 ounces shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
- 3 ounces baby bella mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 12 ounces Swiss cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook ½ cup dry brown rice according to package directions until you yield 1 ½ cups cooked rice. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread walnuts and cashews on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Allow them to cool.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic for about 3 minutes or until translucent.
- Add the finely chopped mushrooms, marjoram, thyme, and sage to the skillet. Cook until the mushrooms are golden, around 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked onion and mushroom mixture with the toasted nuts, cooked rice, parsley, cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Butter a 9-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the meatloaf to cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Invert onto a plate, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the nuts with your favorite variety, or adjust the mushrooms based on what’s available.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: vegetarian, meatloaf, plant-based, comfort food, hearty meal