This recipe is so easy that it probably needs no explanation. Sort of like a vegan version of either a meat loaf or a roast except it is made with nuts instead of meat.
Saute the onions in olive oil until translucent (pale, almost see through), add either broth or juice, bread crumbs, and shredded carrots along with whatever seasonings or any additional vegetables you’d like.
Simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in nuts. Set aside for now.
Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease pan with olive oil.
Using a spoon or spatula lightly press or pat the mixture into the loaf pan.
Top with sauce and any other toppings of choice.
Bake for about 20 to 30 minutes.
Vegan Nut Loaf
Make as many variations as you'd like with additional assorted vegetables, herbs and spices, toppings, and by using various types of sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 medium yellow onions, fine diced or thin sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 ripe large Roma tomatoes or 5 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2/3 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or fresh bread, finely crumbled)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth (or choice of fruit juice)
- 2/3 cup hazelnuts, ground
- 2/3 cup cashews, ground
- season to taste
- choice of sauce on top
- other toppings if desired
- additional veggies if desired
Instructions
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Saute the onions in a saucepan or frying pan on medium heat with 1 tbsp olive oil until translucent.
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Add the grated carrot, tomatoes, breadcrumbs and either vegetable broth or juice, and season as desired. May also add additional vegetables if desired.
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Simmer on a low heat for 15 - 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
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Remove from heat, immediately add the nuts and mix together, set aside.
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Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
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Line a loaf tin with baking parchment paper or grease with olive oil. Recommend parchment paper if wish to remove from pan easily to place on serving plate sauce (top) side up.
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Scoop the cooked mixture into the loaf pan and using spatula or spoon lightly pat or press down evenly. Spread sauce of choice over top and add any additional desired toppings.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 - 30 minutes.
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