Vegetarian Wild Mushroom “Meatloaf”
Adapted from thekitchn.com

By: Robin Donovan and Juliana Gallin, authors of The Lazy Gourmet: Magnificent Meals Made Easy

Ingredients:

2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms

2 tablespoons oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 large garlic cloves, minced

¾ pound domestic mushrooms (e.g., button, cremini, portobello), finely chopped

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried thyme

¼ cup sherry or wine

2 cups cooked brown rice

2 cups cashews, finely chopped or crushed

½ cup pine nuts, finely chopped or crushed

7 ounces Parmesan cheese

5 eggs

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil a 9 x 5-inch (or equivalent) loaf pan.

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