Eggplant Quinoa Loaf Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the meatloaf: In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, basil, Parmesan, tomato-basil sauce, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic, eggs and onions until combined. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a nonstick baking sheet. Bake until cooked through or when an instant read thermometer registers 160 degrees F when inserted into the meatloaf, 20 to 25 minutes.
• For the eggplant: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. In batches, add the eggplant slices and cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the slices over and season with the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer.
• Arrange the eggplant slices on top of the meatloaf in a single layer. Spoon 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of the tomato-basil sauce into the center of each eggplant slice. Top with the mozzarella and bake until the cheese is just melted, an additional 5 minutes.
• Cut into 6 to 8 squares and serve with additional tomato-basil sauce.

Steps:

• Once the Quinoa is cooked, mix it with the rest of the ingredients. Oil a loaf pan and fill with the mixture. Bake in a 375'F oven for about 35-40 minutes or until firm to the touch.
• Suggestion: Use parchment paper on the top and bottom of the loaf to eliminate a hard crust from forming.
• Allow to cool and slice.
• Bon Appetit!

Steps:

• Bring water to boil and add quinoa. Immediately cover and remove from heat. Do not uncover until ready to use.
• Saute' onion, mushrooms, carrot, & celery until soft in a small amount of vegetable broth.
• In large bowl, crumble tofu and combine with other ingredients including cooked quinoa.
• Place in loaf pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray or you can use an 8 inch baking dish.
• Cover and Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
• Remove cover the last 10 minutes. Serve with a gravy made of mushroom soup mixed with sour cream. Or, you can use a brown gravy.