Vegetable Loaf I

Ingredients

 * wheat germ, unsweetened
 * -- (to coat pan)
 * 1 cup carrots, chopped
 * 1 cup celery, chopped
 * 1/2 cup onion, chopped
 * 1/4 cup butter or margarine
 * 1/4 cup flour
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1/8 tsp pepper
 * 1/4 tsp thyme, if desired
 * 1 1/2 cup milk
 * 1 cup natural cheddar cheese
 * -- (shredded)
 * 3/4 cup wheat germ, unsweetened
 * 3 eggs, slightly beaten
 * onion sauce
 * 2 tbsp butter or margarine
 * 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped
 * 1/4 cup flour
 * 1 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
 * -or- potato cooking liquid
 * 2 tsp soy sauce
 * 1/2 tsp salt
 * few grains pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (moderate). Grease 8- by 8- by 2-inch baking pan. Coat with wheat germ. Cook vegetables in fat until onion is tender. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and thyme (if used). Stir in milk. Cook and stir over moderate heat until thick. Stir in cheese, nuts, and ¾ cup wheat germ. Add eggs. Pour into baking pan. Bake about 40 minutes or until well browned and firm. Let stand a few minutes; cut into serving-size pieces. Serve with sauce. Onion sauce for vegetable-nut loaf: =================================== melt fat in small pan over moderate heat. Cook onion until lightly browned. Stir in flour. Remove from heat. Stir in rest of ingredients. Cook and stir until thickened. Thin with a little water if needed. Makes 1-½ cups sauce. Loaf: calories per serving (2-½ by 4 inches): about 450 with walnuts and 445 with pecans (not including sauce). Sauce: calories per ¼ cup serving: about 55