No, it is not an alien landscape. Just a close look at the wonderful vegan “meat” loaf that I am sharing this week. I have been making this one for several months in different combinations. I use these as a healthy lunch option. My wife enjoys them with diced tomato, pickle, avocado, and salsa.
On the day before preparation take 3 cups of any combination of dried beans and legumes and soak in a glass or stainless bowl for at least 24 hours. This will allow the beans to completely rehydrate. Make sure there is room in the bowl for expansion and enough water to leave the beans covered as they absorb the water. You can add more water if needed. I test the beans for the right amount of rehydration by popping one into my mouth and if it is edible, it is ready.
This week I used:
