One of my favorite restaurants in Memphis, Fuel Caf, serves a vegetarian meatloaf that is so good that I have to get it every time I go. I just love a fresh update to old-fashioned comfort food like that. So, I decided to take a stab at making my own version of this1980's-time-capsule treat. As some of you could've guessed, my meatloaf features mushrooms. I just can't get enough of their meaty texture and savory flavor. But I didn't stop there -- I also added tempeh and walnuts for their flavor and hearty texture. This loaf is tender and delicious, especially served over my garlic mashed potatoes and topped with a parsley and tomato salad. This can easily feed a crowd, so it might be something good to make for Christmas dinner. In the unlikely event of leftovers, there's nothing better than a few slices of vegetarian meatloaf dressed with mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese between two slices of sourdough bread. (Okay, I know the following looks like a long list of ingredients, but it actually comes together very quickly if you use a food processor to do all the chopping.) Vegetarian Meatloaf (serves 6) 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups finely chopped onion (about 1 medium onion) 1/2 cup finely chopped celery (about 2 ribs) 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot (about 2 medium carrots) 2 vegetarian bouillon cubes 8 ounces mushroom (finely chopped) 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1 block tempeh (crumbled) 1 cup smoked sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped) 1 cup walnuts (finely chopped) 1/4 cup ketchup 1 teaspoon mustard (English, like Colman's) 1 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs (beaten) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup half and half Ketchup Glaze*

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix ketchup, soy, tabasco, black pepper, and sorghum until well incorporated.

Parsley and Tomato Salad 1 1/2 cups diced tomato 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup diced shallot 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar Toss tomato, parsley, shallot, salt, pepper, sugar, and vinegar together in a small bowl. Garlic Mashed Potatoes 5 cups peeled, diced potatoes 2 cups diced cauliflower 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 cup half & half 8 cloves garlic (chopped) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup sour cream Place potatoes, cauliflower, butter, half and half, garlic, salt, and pepper in a covered, microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 12 minutes. Mash with a potato masher and then add the sour cream.

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