~Meatloaf can be colorful as well as a conversation piece.~

24 ounces (600g) tofu

1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 egg white, beaten (reserve egg yolk)

1 pound (450g) lean ground beef

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 slices whole-wheat bread

2 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons snipped parsley

3 tablespoons green peas, cooked

2/3 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg

Instructions:

1. Crumble bread into pieces and soak in 2 tablespoons milk.

2. Beat tofu with hand mixer and add 1 1/2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

3. Beat 1 egg white.

4. Add beaten egg to tofu. Mix well.

5. Add 1 tablespoon cooked peas.

6. Mix ground beef, chopped onions, parsley, 1 egg plus one egg yolk, breads, 2 tablespoons peas, ground nutmeg and 2/3 teaspoon salt & 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

7. Coat bottom of meatloaf pan with thin film of oil. Dust with flour. Place half the meat mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour on every meat.

8. Spread all tofu mixture evenly over the meat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour and top with remaining meat mixture. Bake in 350 degrees oven uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick or folk inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with tomato slices or baked potatoes.

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~Ground meat and tofu are a welcome addition to this high protein main dish.~

6 ounces(150g) tofu, well drained

1/2 pound (225g) lean ground beef

3 tablespoons green onion, chopped

1 teaspoon gingerroot, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

Dash of pepper

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon oil

Instructions:

1. Drain water out from tofu. Crumble tofu with folk, mix with ground beef.

2. Add chopped green onion, gingerroot and crushed garlic.

3. Season with soy sauce, salt and dash of pepper; mix well.

4. Add toasted sesame seeds. Make 4 hamburger patties.

5. Coat hamburger patties with tofu.

6. Heat oil in a skillet and fry hamburger patties until nicely browned both sides.