Vegetarian Meatloaf Redux Of Joan Crawford Recipe
4
servings30
minutes40
minutes200
kcalThis might look complicated but once you do the chopping, it goes very quickly. You can substitute the eggs and cheese for vegan versions easily. Enjoy it with your favorite For my full article on Joan Crawford, including her life, movies, fashion and beauty click HERE.
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
5 oz smoky tempeh
4 green bell peppers, finely chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 handful of parsley
10 Greek olives
1 cup red lentils, cooked
3 pasture-raised eggs (or vegan flax “eggs”)
1/2 cup parmesan (or vegan “parmesan”)
1 cup bread crumbs
1 tbsp Braggs liquid aminos OR soy sauce
red chili pepper to taste
salt to taste
dried basil to taste
1 tbsp Liquid Hickory Smoke
5 tbsp tomato paste
Directions
- Pre-Heat Oven to 450 degrees
- Brown tempeh in pan until crispy
- Add green bell peppers and cook until soft, add salt to taste (the green peppers are very important to the flavor of the recipe)
- Add green onions to pan and continue to cook for just a few minutes. The onions shouldn’t be cooked fully.
- In mixing bowl, blend together: lentils, eggs, parsley, olives, breadcrumbs, parmesan, red chili pepper, basil, and Braggs liquid aminos (or soy sauce)
- *If you like the traditional ketchup/Tomato Sauce topping: Combine the tomato paste and liquid smoke, to taste, and coat your loaf prior to cooking.
- Press into Baking Dish and bake at 450 for approximately 35 minutes. The sides should be crispy.
- Let cool for 10 minutes and top with chopped parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes and green salad. (And Pop some champagne if you’re into that. It is a refreshing drink for this largely cooked meal.)
Notes
- Tempeh is made of fermented soybeans, which makes it a highly digestible form of soy. It has no taste on its own but it gives a meaty texture to recipes. The bioflavonoids in soy help to build collagen and create firm skin.
- Organic Soy has bioflavonoids which are antioxidants that provide cellular protection. It is also high in protein.
- Lentils are high in fiber and protein; a great option for any hearty meal. The bell peppers, onions, parsley and olives all provide healthy antioxidants.
- For a delicious and healthy salad to accompany your meatloaf, see my post: 15-minute Shredded Cabbage Salad.
Joan Crawford and Clark Gable appeared in eight movies together. Their on-screen chemistry was palpable and extended into their personal lives. They had an ongoing affair and friendship that lasted throughout their lives, (of course between marriages:-). Their timing never worked out for them to marry but they clearly loved one another.
This is a plant-based re-make of Joan Crawford’s original meatloaf recipe. If you’re interested in trying her 1945 meaty version, you can also read all about Joan Crawford, her life and movies!
Click HERE to read the full post on Joan Crawford!
For another of Joan Crawford’s Recipes, click on my Mung Bean post!
