VEGETARIAN BURGER LOAF

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 tbsp. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1 can vegetarian burger (20 oz.)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1/2 c. finely chopped cashews
1/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Melt butter in skillet. Add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic. Cover and cook at medium heat until vegetables are tender but not brown. Combine cooked vegetable mixture with remaining ingredients. Mix by hand or mixer until well blended.
Pour mixture into greased loaf pan (8 x 4 x 2 1/2 inches) or into a greased baking pan (8 x 8 x 2 inches). Bake at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes. Allow loaf to cool 5 minutes for easier slicing. May be served with mushroom or tomato sauce. Serves 6.