Vegetable Loaf I

== Description ==
* Makes 1 vegetable loaf and 1½ cups sauce
== Ingredients ==
* wheat germ, unsweetened (to coat pan)
* 1 cup carrots, chopped
* 1 cup celery, chopped
* ½ cup onion, chopped
* ¼ cup butter or margarine
* ¼ cup flour
* 1 tsp salt
* ⅛ tsp pepper
* ¼ tsp thyme, if desired
* 1½ cups milk
* 1 cup natural cheddar cheese (shredded)
* ¾ cup wheat germ, unsweetened
* 3 eggs, slightly beaten
=== Onion sauce ===
* 2 tbsp butter or margarine
* 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped
* ¼ cup flour
* 1½ cup water or vegetable broth or potato cooking liquid
* 2 tsp soy sauce
* ½ tsp salt
* few grains pepper
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 350°F (moderate).
# Grease 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
# Coat with wheat germ.
# Cook vegetables in fat until onion is tender.
# Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and thyme (if used).
# Stir in milk.
# Cook and stir over moderate heat until thick.
# Stir in cheese and ¾ cup wheat germ.
# Add eggs.
# Pour into baking pan.
# Bake about 40 minutes or until well browned and firm.
# Let stand a few minutes; cut into serving-size pieces.
# Serve with sauce. 
=== Onion sauce ===
# Melt fat in small pan over moderate heat.
# Cook onion until lightly browned.
# Stir in flour.
# Remove from heat.
# Stir in rest of ingredients.
# Cook and stir until thickened.
# Thin with a little water if needed.E
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
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