Vegetarian Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 C Chopped Celery
• 1 C Sliced Carrots (or other root vegetable)
• 1 C Diced Onion
• 3 Cloves Garlic
• 1 t Vegetable Oil
• ¾ C Ketchup (or 6 oz Tomato Sauce) divided ½ C and ¼ C
• ⅓ C Seasoned Breadcrumbs
• 2 Large Eggs, lightly mixed
• 1 Package Boca Crumbles
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
• Kosher Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat Oven To 350 Degrees Fahrenheit: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. 2 Combine First Four Ingredients In A: Combine first four ingredients in a food processor and process until finely chopped but not a soupy paste.
3. 3 Heat The Oil In A Large: Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. And the processed mixture and sautee for 5 minutes, or until tender, then set aside in a large bowl.
4. 4 Brown The Boca For 3-5 Minutes: Brown the Boca for 3-5 minutes and then add to the vegetable mixture.
5. 5 Allow To Cool For A Few: Allow to cool for a few minutes then add the breadcrumbs and ½ C ketchup
6. 6 Check The Seasoning And Adjust As: Check the seasoning and adjust as needed. Once you are happy with it, add the eggs and mix well.
7. 7 Place The Mixture Into A 9”: Place the mixture into a 9” x 5” loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Spread the remaining ¼ C ketchup over the top and bake for 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.