Walnut Loaf Recipe | Food Network

Ingredients

• 9 slices commercial whole wheat bread (about 8 ounces)
• 2 cups walnuts (about 8 ounces)
• 3 large eggs
• 3 medium onions, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small celery rib, minced
• 1 small bunch parsley, stems discarded and leaves chopped
• 2/3 cup canned crushed tomatoes or 1 (16-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained very well
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Generous seasoning freshly ground black pepper
• Mushroom Gravy, recipe follows
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms (8 ounces)
• 1/4 cup unbleached flour
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock, store-bought or homemade
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
• Freshly ground black pepper