Meaty Oat Loaf

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. It was specifically designed for college & university food service.

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Servings: 12

Serving Size: 6 ounces

Ingredients

1.4 pounds Steel cut oats, cooked following package instructions
2 cups Onions, diced medium
3 cups Celery, diced small
½ cup Red pepper, diced small
½ cup Green pepper, diced small
½ cup Fresh garlic, chopped
2 cups Brown rice, cooked
1 ½ cups Saltine cracker crumbs
¼ cup Garlic powder
2 tablespoons Chili powder
1 tablespoon Onion powder
½ cup Vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Tomato paste
1 tablespoon Salt
1 tablespoon Pepper
½ cup Bell pepper, sliced

Preparation

1. Sweat onions, garlic, celery, red and green peppers.
2. Mix brown rice, steel cut oats, cooked onion/pepper mixture, Saltine cracker crumbs, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire.
3. Blend the tomato paste and tomato sauce together. Pour half into the rice/oat mixture. Mix well. Reserve the other half of sauce for the top.
4. Line baking pan and spray with pan spray.
5. Taste and form into a loaf. Place in foil-lined load pan.
6. Spread rest of tomato paste/sauce on top of loaf, pour water in bottom of pan around loaf.
7. Cover and bake in 350-degree oven for 45 minutes.
8. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer, making sure it has set.
9. Let cool slightly, cut and serve.

Nutrition information

Calories: 174 Total Fat: 2 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Carbohydrate: 36 g Protein: 6 g Sodium: 1016 mg Vitamin A: 8% Vitamin C: 25% Calcium: 9% Iron: 22%