Vegetarian Meatloaf Polish Style Recipes

VEGETARIAN "MEATLOAF" - POLISH STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat over to 375.
• Place bread on a plate and cover with the milk. Let sit to absorb.
• In a small saucepan bring the broth or water with 1 T. of the butter or margarine, a little pepper and a pinch of salt to a boil. At the same time heat the kasha in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, toasting lightly. When broth/water comes to a boil add the toasted kasha and cook for about 10 minutes, covered until water is absorbed. Let cool slightly.
• In a skillet, melt 1 T. butter and cook onion and garlic over medium heat. Once the onions are translucent add the mushrooms and cook another 5 minutes.
• Squeeze out any excess water in the spinach and give it a rough chop. Put in a medium bowl and add kasha mixture, onion mixture, milk soaked bread, potatoes or walnuts, beets, chili sauce or ketchup, worcestershire, pickle juice, soy sauce, dill and marjoram. Mix this very well until everything is completely incorporated. Give a taste and add fresh pepper and (if needed) salt. Add the egg and mix completely.
• Butter a loaf pan. Add 1/2 cup chili sauce or ketchup to the bottom of the pan. Add the "meatloaf" mixture and even out the top. Add another 1/2 cup of chili sauce or ketchup to the top. With a fork, poke a few holes in the top to let steam escape.
• Bake for 1 hour. Lower temperature to 300 and cook another 1/2 hour.
• *Different ovens may require different temperatures and cooking times. Just keep checking on it and see what works for you.

REALLY GOOD VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF (REALLY!)

Steps:

• Add salt to water and boil in a saucepan.
• Add lentils and simmer covered 25-30 minutes, until lentils are soft and most of water is evaporated.
• Remove from fire.
• Drain and partially mash lentils.
• Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
• Stir in onion, oats and cheese until mixed.
• Add egg, tomato sauce, garlic, basil, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Spoon into loaf pan that has been generously sprayed with Pam (non-stick cooking spray) or well-greased.
• Smooth top with back of spoon.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes until top of loaf is dry, firm and golden brown.
• Cool in pan on rack for about 10 minutes.
• Run a sharp knife around edges of pan then turn out loaf onto serving platter.