Nut Loaf

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

Prep Steps:

1: Cook the rice.
2: Chop the nuts.
3: Chop the onions.
4: Chop the peppers.
5: Shred the cheese.

Standard Seasoning Profile

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp liquid smoke
• Generous dried basil to taste
• Rosemary to taste
• Thyme to taste
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• ½ Tbs ground pepper (or to taste)

Taco Seasoning Profile

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup taco seasoning mix

Steps:

1: Heat oven to 350°F (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.   

Comments:

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