Tofu Roast

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Combine and set aside:

1 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs

1/3 cup vegetarian (chicken-flavored) broth

Saute over low/medium heat:

2 large onions, minced

2 - 4 large cloves garlic, minced

2 T. olive oil

When onions are soft and golden remove from heat and add:

1 1/2 lbs. frozen firm or extra-firm tofu, thawed, squeezed, and crumbled

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup tomato paste

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/2 tsp. dried sage

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1/4 tsp. dried thyme

1/4 tsp. dried savory

fresh ground black pepper to taste

the bread crumb mixture listed above

Mix in:

1/4 cup vital wheat gluten

Pat the mixture into an oiled 9-inch round cake or pie pan and brush the top with a thin layer of ketchup. Bake for 30 minutes, then let sit for 10-15 minutes before slicing into wedges.

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