Mexican Loaf

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, spiced savory loaf made with crumbled vegetable burgers and cornmeal, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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This Mexican Loaf is a comforting, plant-based main dish that transforms simple vegetable burgers into a cohesive, flavorful casserole. By crumbling the burgers and mixing them with aromatic garlic, chili powder, and savory tomato sauce, you create a rich texture that holds together beautifully thanks to the binding power of eggs and cornmeal. It’s an excellent way to use up pantry staples like green chiles and sweet corn, adding bursts of sweetness and heat in every bite. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you need something satisfying and nutritious without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it warm with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete, family-friendly dinner that appeals to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

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Mexican Loaf

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 254.2

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This Mexican Loaf is a comforting, plant-based main dish that transforms simple vegetable burgers into a cohesive, flavorful casserole. By crumbling the burgers and mixing them with aromatic garlic, chili powder, and savory tomato sauce, you create a rich texture that holds together beautifully thanks to the binding power of eggs and cornmeal. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent way to use up pantry staples like green chiles and sweet corn, adding bursts of sweetness and heat in every bite. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you need something satisfying and nutritious without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it warm with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete, family-friendly dinner that appeals to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375ðF (190ðC) and grease two small loaf pans or one large casserole dish with margarine.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly crumble the vegetable burgers with your hands or a fork until they resemble coarse ground meat.
  3. Add the crushed garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the crumbled burgers and mix well to distribute the seasonings.
  4. Stir in the cold tomato sauce, ensuring the mixture is moist but not overly soupy; add a bit more cornmeal if it seems too wet.
  5. Fold in the cornmeal, drained and chopped green chiles, and sweet corn kernels until evenly combined.
  6. Beat the eggs lightly and mix them into the burger mixture to help bind the loaf together.
  7. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared loaf pans, pressing down gently to compact the ingredients.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf holds its shape when touched.
  9. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 254.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 8.2g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 1.6g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: mexican, loaf, vegetable, burger, cornmeal, chili, garlic, tomato, sauce, green, chiles, corn, vegan, vegetarian, main, dinner, easy, hearty, spiced, plant-based
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