Recipe By : Richard Simmons Deal-A-Meal Golden Edition Cookbook
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tb Olive oil
1/2 c Onion -- chopped
1/2 c Zucchini -- grated
1 c Carrots -- sliced & steamed
1 c Broccoli flowerettes -- steamed
3/4 c Uncooked oatmeal
1 sl Whole wheat bread -- crumbled
3 tb Oat bran
3 oz Cheddar cheese -- shredded
1/2 c Tomato sauce
1 Egg
1 Egg white
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1/4 ts Sage
1/2 ts Dried thyme
1/4 c Parsley -- chopped
6 tb Parmesan cheese -- grated
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In small skillet heat olive oil and saute onion until translucent,
about 5 minutes.
In large bowl combine zucchini, carrot, broccoli, oatmeal,
breadcrumbs, oat bran, and cheese.
In small bowl beat together tomato sauce, egg, egg white,
seasonings, and Parmesan.
Combine all ingredients and stir thoroughly to mix.
Turn mixture into 9x5" loaf pan coated with non-stick spray.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until firm. Let stand 15 minutes before
slicing.
Why the sudden interest in oat bran? Oat bran is the fibrous outer
layer of the oat grain, which is generally removed when the grain
is processed into oatmeal. Now that we know the importance of fiber
in a well balanced diet, it is a good practice to put some of that
oat bran back into our food.
