Neatloaf --- (Vegetarian "fake" Meatloaf) Recipe

Name: Neatloaf --- (Vegetarian "fake" Meatloaf)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; ¼ cup Lipton Onion Soup Mix (1 whole packet measures 1/4 cup you can use all, or I like slightly less, about 2/3 of package); 13 lb low-fat ricotta cheese; 13 lb firm tofu (mashed into small pieces); ¼ cup vegetable oil, of choice; ⅓ cup onion, chopped; ½ cup cooked brown rice; ½ teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon basil; ¼ teaspoon rosemary; 4 cups Special K cereal; 1 ½ tablespoons garlic; ½ cup ketchup; ⅛ cup Dijon mustard; ¼ cup molasses; ⅛ cup apple cider vinegar (1/8 -1/4 depending on taste); 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

4 eggs
¼ cup Lipton Onion Soup Mix (1 whole packet measures 1/4 cup you can use all, or I like slightly less, about 2/3 of package)
13 lb low-fat ricotta cheese
13 lb firm tofu (mashed into small pieces)
¼ cup vegetable oil, of choice
⅓ cup onion, chopped
½ cup cooked brown rice
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon basil
¼ teaspoon rosemary
4 cups Special K cereal
1 ½ tablespoons garlic
½ cup ketchup
⅛ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup molasses
⅛ cup apple cider vinegar (1/8 -1/4 depending on taste)
1 pinch cayenne pepper

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Saute onions and garlic (in small amount of oil).
3
Beat eggs in bowl, and then add all ingredients except Special K.
4
Mix well, then add Special K last.
5
Put in pan that is sprayed with cooking oil (I use 7x9 pan because I don't have a meatloaf pan but you could use either or even 8x8 would probably be great).
6
Bake 1 hour.
7
While Neatloaf cooks prepare sauce, whisking together all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
8
Remove loaf from oven, pour sauce over the loaf and cook an additional 10 minutes.
9
ENJOY!

2993

kcal

Calories

217

Fat

Carbs

178

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, ¼ cup Lipton Onion Soup Mix (1 whole packet measures 1/4 cup you can use all, or I like slightly less, about 2/3 of package), 13 lb low-fat ricotta cheese, 13 lb firm tofu (mashed into small pieces), and more.

Yes, Neatloaf --- (Vegetarian "fake" Meatloaf) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Neatloaf --- (Vegetarian "fake" Meatloaf)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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