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http://www.food.com/recipe/really-good-vegetarian-meatloaf-really-33921
I made a vegetarian meatloaf, but before I became vegetarian, I never really had meatloaf. Much less I don't know what it supposed to taste like. I followed the recipe and the top was done but the inside was somewhat mushy. It's good though, but I'm not sure if this is what supposed to happen? Do I need to put it in the oven longer? I'm not sure. Thanks!
Answer
Yeah, meatloaf is quite mushy by nature. That's part of what makes it so delicious, actually.
Whether I use meat (for husband) or lentils (for both of us), I try to let the loaf 'stand' for about 5 minutes or so once I take it out of the oven. This helps the juices redistribute and that helps firm it up.
Here's my recipe:
1 19oz can red lentils, drained and rinsed, then shaken dry in the colander (eliminating a lot of extra moisture)
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1/2 cup finely diced pepper (green pepper looks pretty, but use what's on hand)
1 egg, lightly beaten (or egg replacer if going for something vegan)
8 oz canned tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup quick oats.
Combine it all and press into a loaf pan.
Glaze:
1/3 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon mustard (use your favourite... grainy dijon is awesome, but use yellow or regular dijon if that's what you have).
Bake at 375 for an hour, and let stand for 5-10 mins afterwards.
This loaf will firm as it cools to the point where you can make 'meat'loaf sandwiches out of it for lunch the next day (awesome on soft bread with mayo....)!
Yeah, meatloaf is quite mushy by nature. That's part of what makes it so delicious, actually.
Whether I use meat (for husband) or lentils (for both of us), I try to let the loaf 'stand' for about 5 minutes or so once I take it out of the oven. This helps the juices redistribute and that helps firm it up.
Here's my recipe:
1 19oz can red lentils, drained and rinsed, then shaken dry in the colander (eliminating a lot of extra moisture)
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1/2 cup finely diced pepper (green pepper looks pretty, but use what's on hand)
1 egg, lightly beaten (or egg replacer if going for something vegan)
8 oz canned tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup quick oats.
Combine it all and press into a loaf pan.
Glaze:
1/3 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon mustard (use your favourite... grainy dijon is awesome, but use yellow or regular dijon if that's what you have).
Bake at 375 for an hour, and let stand for 5-10 mins afterwards.
This loaf will firm as it cools to the point where you can make 'meat'loaf sandwiches out of it for lunch the next day (awesome on soft bread with mayo....)!
VEGAN food? anyone? :)?
Cassie
hi, just wondering if you vegans would like to suggest some good vegan food to me, that are nutritous and maybe have calcium, iron, and/or protein in it. I started to be vegan for like 3-4ish weeks and dont have many recipes. (also is there any good replacements that you have tried...cause i am never going to eat a sad,dead,animal?) :(
thank you.
Answer
Lots of foods have protein or amino acids in them. Getting enough protein should not be an issue if you eat a well balanced diet. Protein rich foods include legumes (beans & lentils), nuts, seeds, tempeh (a soy product). You can see some basic protein info at http://www.vegsoc.org/info/protein.html
Calcium shouldn't be a concern either if you are eating healthy and well balanced. Greens, broccoli, and soy products (though you should avoid most un-fermented soy products like tofu, soy beans, and soy milk) are high in calcium.
Iron is a bit more difficult to obtain in a vegan diet, but still not a huge problem. For a couple articles about iron you can see http://www.groovyvegetarian.com/2008/08/23/iron-rich-foods-for-vegetarians/ and http://www.vegfamily.com/health/boost-iron-intake.htm
Vegan recipes can be found at numerous places online including:
http://vegweb.com/
http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Everyday-Cooking/Vegetarian/Main.aspx
http://vegkitchen.com/index.htm
http://www.101cookbooks.com/vegan_recipes/
http://www.recipestar.com/recipes
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?categ=169%2C141%2C12%2C299
You can also modify many of your favorite recipes by eliminating the meat. Not all recipes can be modified (eg, meatloaf) but many such as pastas, salads, stir-fries, casseroles can be made vegan by leaving out the meat and adding additional vegetables or even meat substitutes.
Lots of foods have protein or amino acids in them. Getting enough protein should not be an issue if you eat a well balanced diet. Protein rich foods include legumes (beans & lentils), nuts, seeds, tempeh (a soy product). You can see some basic protein info at http://www.vegsoc.org/info/protein.html
Calcium shouldn't be a concern either if you are eating healthy and well balanced. Greens, broccoli, and soy products (though you should avoid most un-fermented soy products like tofu, soy beans, and soy milk) are high in calcium.
Iron is a bit more difficult to obtain in a vegan diet, but still not a huge problem. For a couple articles about iron you can see http://www.groovyvegetarian.com/2008/08/23/iron-rich-foods-for-vegetarians/ and http://www.vegfamily.com/health/boost-iron-intake.htm
Vegan recipes can be found at numerous places online including:
http://vegweb.com/
http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Everyday-Cooking/Vegetarian/Main.aspx
http://vegkitchen.com/index.htm
http://www.101cookbooks.com/vegan_recipes/
http://www.recipestar.com/recipes
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?categ=169%2C141%2C12%2C299
You can also modify many of your favorite recipes by eliminating the meat. Not all recipes can be modified (eg, meatloaf) but many such as pastas, salads, stir-fries, casseroles can be made vegan by leaving out the meat and adding additional vegetables or even meat substitutes.
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