Serves 4
2 Tbsp sunflower oil, + extra for oiling
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 Tbsp plain flour
200 ml strained canned tomatoes
115 g fresh wholewheat breadcrumbs
2 carrots, grated
115 g toasted hazelnuts, ground
1 Tbsp dark soy sauce
2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 egg, lightly beaten
salt and pepper
mixed red and green lettuce leaves, to serve
Oil and line a 450 g loaf pan. Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and celery and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually stir in the strained canned tomatoes and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove the pan from the heat.
Put the breadcrumbs, carrots, ground hazelnuts, soy sauce and coriander in a bowl. Add the tomato mixture and stir well. Cool slightly, then beat in the egg and season with salt and pepper.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Cover with foil and bake in a 180* C preheated oven for 1 hour. If serving hot, turn the loaf out on to a warmed serving dish and serve immediately with salad leaves. Alternatively, cool the loaf in the pan before turning out.