Black Bean Bulgur Loaf Recipe

Black Bean Bulgur Loaf Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, minced
• 1 cup medium-grind bulgur
• 2 cups water
• salt
• 3 cups cooked or 2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/3 cup wheat gluten flour (vital wheat gluten)
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried savory
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the onion, cover and cook until softened, 5 minutes
3. Add the bulgur and water and bring to a boil
4. Salt the water, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes
5. If any water remains, drain well in a fine-mesh sieve, pressing any excess liquid from the bulgur
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F
7. Lightly oil a 9-inch loaf pan and set aside
8. Transfer the bulgur mixture to a large bowl
9. Add the mashed beans to the bulgur
10. Stir in the oats, flour, yeast, thyme, savory, oregano and salt and pepper to taste
11. Mix well until thoroughly combined
12. Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing with your hands to make a smooth loaf
13. Bake until firm, about 40 minutes
14. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes before slicing

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