Mediterranean " Meat" Loaf Recipe

Name: Mediterranean " Meat" Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; 8 green olives; 1 tablespoon capers; 2 cups canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed; 2 garlic cloves; ½ cup sun-dried tomato; ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ cup walnut halves or ½ cup pine nuts; olive oil; 12 slices tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant
8 green olives
1 tablespoon capers
2 cups canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
2 garlic cloves
½ cup sun-dried tomato
½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ cup walnut halves or ½ cup pine nuts
olive oil
12 slices tomatoes

1
Preheat oven to 175C.
2
Peel eggplant if desired.
3
Otherwise, cut eggplant into small cubes.
4
Saute in olive oil until browned and cooked through.
5
In a food processor combine sauteed eggplant, chickpeas, garlic, sun dried tomatoes (soaked in water to plump them up), balsamic vinegar, basil, nuts, olives and capers.
6
Pulse until chunky.
7
Scrape down the sides and blend again.
8
Shape mixture into mini loaves or patties and place on roasting pan.
9
Top with sliced tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
10
Bake in oven 30 minutes.
11
Serve immediately.
12
Optional: sprinkle with fresh crumbled feta.
13
Yummy.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant, 8 green olives, 1 tablespoon capers, 2 cups canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean " Meat" Loaf falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean " Meat" Loaf

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