Tofu 101

or Terrific Tofu Thursday!

My husband who was raised on the real stuff loves this recipe.  I always change it up a little every time I make it.  I also use substitutions if I don't have something on hand.  Be creative!

Tofu Meatloaf

1 box firm water packed tofu

1/2 cup tofu crumbles (fake ground beef)( optional)

1/2 cup wheat germ

1/4 cup oatmeal

1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 T soy sauce

2 T nutritional yeast

1 T worchestershire

1 T ground flaxseed or meal

1 T Dijon mustard

1 big squirt of ketchup

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Oil a loaf pan and set aside.

Place the tofu in big bowl and squish up with fork.  Add rest of ingredients and mix well.

Place in pan and bake for 1 hour.  Let cool 10 minutes before removing from pan, garnish with fresh parsley.