Vegetarian Walnut Cheddar Loaf Recipe
Also delicious cold on sandwiches
Serves: 6 - 8
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Preheat oven to: 350 degrees
Baking time:1 hour
Combine the following ingredients in a large bowl and set aside:
3 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
1 cup ground walnuts
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
½ cup nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons tamari
½ cup tomato juice
Saute in a large skillet over medium heat until translucent:
4 tablespoons butter
2 ½ large onions, finely chopped
3-4 cloves of garlic
Combine all of the above with:
2 well-beaten eggs
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
¼-½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dried parsley or ¾ cup minced fresh parsley
Press into well-oiled loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour. Cover top of loaf with:
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
Bake for additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serve as is, or with gravy.