Favorite Meat Loaf (Vegan)

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 1/2 cups onions, finely diced
• 1 cup carrot, shredded
• 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried savory
• 1 teaspoon dried whole thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup Bulgar wheat
• 3/4 cup textured vegetable protein, dry
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 2 teaspoons vegetarian beef bouillon powder
• 2 tablespoons flax seed meal

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then oil an 8"x4" loaf pan & set it aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add onions, carrots, garlic, savory, thyme & salt.
3. Saute for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften, then add the bulghur & cook another 3 minutes, before removing from the heat & setting aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, Textured Vegetable Protein, hot water & vegetarian beef bouillon & mix thoroughly to blend.
5. Add flax meal & mix thoroughly, then add the sauteed vegetable mixture, mixing by hand until well combined.
6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan & bake in the oven 30 to 40 minutes or until the top is lightly browned & the loaf is firm to the touch. Remove the pan from the oven & run a dull knife along the sides of the pan, then invert it onto a serving plate to release the loaf. Let sit about 5 minutes before slicing & serving.

sesame oil, onions, carrot, fresh garlic, thyme, salt, bulgar wheat, textured vegetable protein, water, vegetarian beef bouillon powder, flax seed

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/favorite-meat-loaf-vegan-414222 (may not work)