No-Meat Loaf

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heart healthy

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup canned chickpeas
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 3 eggs or egg substitute
  • 4 oz can mushrooms (or fresh if available)
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cup onion
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • salt & pepper
  • basil
  • oregano
  • parsley

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Drain chickpeas.

2.  Chop onion.

3.  Grind nuts in a food processor or coffee grinder.

4.  In a large mixing bowl mash chickpeas with a fork and mix all ingredients together.

5.  Grease a loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes.

6.  Pour a bit of tomato sauce or homemade ketchup on top and let sit for a few minutes before slicing.