SICILIAN MEAT LOAF

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef,

1 cup thinly chopped mushrooms,

1/2 cup thinly chopped onion,

1/2 cup thinly chopped green bell pepper,

1/2 cup oat bran,

1/4 cup grated vegan Parmesan cheese or other meat kosher cheese,

3 egg whites,

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic,

1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning,

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper,

Topping Ingredients:

1 cup Marinara sauce,

1 tablespoon vegan Parmesan cheese,

Directions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients for the loaf in a large bowl, and mix well. Press mixture into a nonstick 9x5 inch meat loaf pan, while allowing the mixture to maintain a loaf shape. 
2. Bake for 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes. Pour the Marinara sauce over the loaf, and sprinkle the kosher Parmesan cheese on top.  Bake the meat loaf for an additional 30 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink inside.
3. Let cool for ten minutes.  Slice, and serve.

* Yields 8 servings.