Recipe: Bean Loaf (no meat, using oat bran, 1980's)

BEAN LOAF

"Oats, beans and carrots make this deliciously spiced loaf a real high-fiber meal. Try it hot for dinner and have the leftovers in a sandwich the next day."

1 cup rolled oats, uncooked
3/4 cup water
1 (1 lb) can butter beans (lima beans), rinsed and drained*
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp oat bran
1 egg white
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp ground sage
Salt to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a (8x4-inch) loaf pan or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Place oats and 3/4 cup water in a small bowl and let stand 15 minutes.

Place beans in a large bowl, mash. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well with fork making sure that spices are evenly distributed. Add oats to bean mixture. Mix well. Press firmly into prepared pan.

Bake 1 hour 15 minutes. Invert onto serving plate. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Oat Cuisine by Bobbie Hinman, 1989