Staff Pick - Bubbie S. - Cajun Tempeh Loaf

Not the prettiest presentation, but my adaptation of Happy Herbivore's Cajun Tempeh Loaf

Ingredients:

• 1 TBS Cajun Seasoning*

• 1 Bell Pepper, seeded and minced

• 1 small onion, minced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 8 oz. tempeh, shredded using a cheese grater

• 3 TBS ketchup

• 2 TBS yellow mustard

• 2 TBS Nutritional yeast

• Tabasco sauce, to taste

• 1 C Instant oats

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350.

• Mix all of the ingredients together and let set for 5 minutes. This allows the oats to absorb some moisture and hold together better.

• Pack into a non stick 8-in. loaf pan (or use trimmed parchment paper to line the pan)

• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until firm and golden

• Let rest for 10-20 minutes then serve

My changes:

I diced, rather than minced, and I used rolled oats rather than instant. This made a much more crumbly loaf, but we are fine with that. Tastes just as good!

* McCormicks makes a Cajun seasoning, or - make your own: 2 TBS sweet paprika, 2 TBS garlic powder, 1 TBS cayenne pepper, 1 TBS chili powder, 1 TBS pepper, 1 TBS dried oregano, 1 TBS onion powder. Combine and store in an airtight container.