Nutloaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion (250 ml)
• 1 small bell pepper, chopped
• 1 Tbs minced garlic (or to taste) (15 ml)
• 2 Tbs olive oil (30 ml)
• 2 cups cooked rice (500 ml)
• 24 oz shredded cheese (about 675 g)
• 1 cup uncooked quick oats (250 ml)
• 2 cups chopped walnuts (500 ml)
• 6 eggs
• Seasoning Profile of Choice (the following works well)
  • ½ Tbs liquid smoke
  • Generous dried basil to taste
  • Rosemary to taste
  • Thyme to taste
  • ½ Tbs salt (or to taste)
  • ½ Tbs ground pepper (or to taste)

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees (175 C).
2. Saute the onion, pepper and garlic in the oil.
3. Mix all ingredients in a bowl slightly larger than you thought you were going to need.
4. Load into two loaf pans, "mounding" so the edges don't get too crispy.
5. Bake 45 minutes.

Adapted from a recipe provided by the Heritage House restaurant in Pulaski, TN.