When people ask me what I eat, I always tell them that I don't like things pretending to be meat, that I just don't miss meat that much. That is true - I really do not miss meat that much after over 6 years of not eating it. My husband, however, really does miss meat. He is wonderful about eating whatever I eat and trying to eat vegan foods so we can both be healthier. Because he is so good about it, I was eager to try the recipe for meatloaf in the Engine 2 Diet Cookbook by Rip Esselstyn, professional triathalon athlete, who is now an Austin Texas firefighter . The diet is based on whole foods, including whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
I prepared J for disappointment, even to having leftover pizza on hand just in case we were left without something to have for dinner if the meatloaf failed. No disappointment tonight. I have to say that this is one of the best recipes I have tried for something pretending to be meat. I served J his favorite meal: meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, and lima beans. I added a salad of the heirloom tomatoes from the CSA, a few French breakfast radishes, thinly sliced sweet onion dressed with a teaspoon of olive oil and an excellent Italian red wine vinegar.
I searched in vain for a long time to find this recipe online and at last it has been posted on the Engine 2 Diet website.
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