Garbanzo Bean Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 C Apple or Pineapple Juice
• 1 C Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs, divided
• 1 lb Eggplant, roughly diced 1”
• 1 Medium Onion, chopped (about 1 C)
• 4 Celery Stalks, diced (about 1½ C)
• 1 Large Carrot, diced (about ¾ C)
• 2 T Olive Oil
• 15 oz Garbanzo Beans (1 can)
• 1 Egg
• 1 T Miso (any kind)
• ⅛ t Tabasco Sauce, or to taste
• ⅛ t Cayenne Pepper, or to taste
• 1 C Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
• Kosher Salt
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat Oven To 350 Degrees: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2 Mix The Fruit Juice With ½: Mix the fruit juice with ½ of the bread crumbs. Set aside.
3. 3 Sauté The Eggplant In Olive Oil: Sauté the eggplant in olive oil until softened. Add the onion, celery and carrot and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Let cool slightly.
4. 4 Roughly Mash The Garbanzo Beans In: Roughly mash the garbanzo beans in a large bowl, breaking them into smaller pieces.
5. 5 Whisk The Egg, Miso, Tabasco, And: Whisk the egg, miso, tabasco, and cayenne together.
6. 6 Add The Egg Mixture, Moistened Breadcrumbs: Add the egg mixture, moistened breadcrumbs, cheese, and vegetables to the beans. Mix thoroughly to combine. Add more breadcrumbs until it can hold its shape.
7. 7 Lightly Press Into A Loaf Pan: Lightly press into a loaf pan.
8. 8 Bake For 50 Minutes, Or Until: Bake for 50 minutes, or until browned on top and the center is firm.