TVP Meatloaf

Makes 2 mini-loaves (serves 4)

• 1/2 lb ground beef, lamb, buffalo or veal
• 3/4 cup TVP
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced
• 1 egg
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup Parmesan or Asiago, finely shredded
• 1 tbsp dried parsley or 1/4 cup fresh
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp marjoram
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp chile powder
• salt and pepper
• ketchup, for topping

Preheat oven to 350F.

Soak TVP in veggie broth while you put everything else together. Combine everything else, save for ketchup, in a large bowl then add the TVP. Mix thoroughly.

Divide into two mini-loaf pans. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread a generous helping of ketchup over each. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160F.