Tofu and Rice Loaf

• cooked brown rice↗1 cup
• breadcrumbs (grain bread or whole wheat bread)↗2 cups
• finely chopped walnuts1 cup
• small onion, finely chopped↗1
• celery ribs, finely chopped↗2
• carrot, finely chopped↗1
• firm tofu↗1 lb
• barbecue sauce↗1⁄4 cup
• reduced sodium soy sauce or 3 tablespoons regular soy sauce↗3 tablespoons
• stone ground mustard or 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard↗2 teaspoons
• black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• barbecue sauce or ketchup, for serving↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the brown rice, bread crumbs, walnuts, onion, celery, and carrot.

3. 3

   Puree the tofu in a food processor or mash by hand until very smooth.

4. 4

   Add to the rice mixture along with the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, mustard, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Stir with a large spoon or knead mixture by hand until it is well mixed and holds together, about 1 minute.

6. 6

   Transfer to an oil-sprayed 5- x 9-inch loaf pan or other baking dish and distribute evenly using a spoon, spatula, or your hand.

7. 7

   Top with barbecue sauce or ketchup.

8. 8

   Bake 60 minutes.

9. 9

   Let stand 10 minutes before serving.