Mushroom Loaf

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 cups chopped mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped celery, about 4 ribs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2/3 cup cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs, plus
• 2 teaspoons plain breadcrumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1 dash salt
• 1 medium zucchini, scrubbed and trimmed (about 5 oz)

Recipe

• 1 combine mushrooms, celery, and chopped parsley in work bowl of food processor; process until almost pureed. add remaining ingredients except zucchini; continue to process until well combined.
• 2 transfer ½ of mixture to a 7 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 2 ¼-inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. place zucchini in center of mixture; top with remaining mixture. cover with foil. place in larger pan with about 1-inch of water; bake at 350 degrees, adding more water as needed, for 1 ½ hours or until a knife, when inserted in center, comes out clean. cool. unmold, cover and chill for at least 3 hours. serve cold.