Nutty Vegan Meatlets

There are dishes that would not be complete without a savory side. There are times when you just feel like putting a meal together by simply slipping a piece of something tasty between two pieces of bread and dripping in some other "tasties" as well. THIS recipe will be one you will be reaching out to when those occasions come along. You will also find many, many other ways of using it!

4 slices of whole grain or whole wheat bread
soak the bread in 1/2 cup water
add 3/4 cup oats
1/4 cup raw almonds
1/4 cup toasted cashew pieces
1 medium tomato
1 stalk celery
1 medium carrot
1/8 cup sweet red peppers cut into strips
1/8 cup sweet green peppers, cut into strips
Salt to taste
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
Onion powder to taste
Garlic powder to taste
3 Tbsp sweet paprika powder
1 Tbsp. vegan chicken style seasoning
1 tbsp. Italian Seasoning
1 tsp. olive oil

in a food processor or blender with as little water as possible, process the vegetables and the nuts until smooth. Scrape into the bowl where you have soaked the bread and mix thoroughly, adding the other ingredients as you mix, until you have a good dough that can be formed into patties.
Place them in an oiled cookie sheet and bake them at 350º F until golden brown on both sides, turning them as many times as you need to keep them from burning.
Serve them topped with your favorite pasta sauce or gravy.

Yield: Depends on the size you make them in.

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