Shelly's Garbanzo Bean Loaf/Casserole

this is a classic comfort food, always good for holidays! The recipe is exactly as mom wrote it. Enjoy!

1/2 cup dried garbanzos(this translates to 1 1/2 cups canned)

1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

1 cup pineapple juice

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

3 tablespoons oil

1/4 cup parsley

1 egg beat(i often leave this out tho it probably helps it hold together better)

1 tablespoon miso

1 teaspoon salt

dash of hot sauce

2 pinches of cayenne pepper(i don't add this because of the kids)

1 cup grated cheese(Swiss maybe or hot pepper)

1.) Combine breadcrumbs with pineapple juice, let soak

1.5)Saute onions and celery in the 3 tblespoons of oil. until tender- combine with.....(after mashing!)

2.) Mash beans (i always like to leave some beans whole for texture) and combine with breadcrumbs

3.)Dissolve miso in hot water(just a little)- add

4.)Combine rest of ingredients in order

5.)Turn into loaf pan 350-for 40 minutes-until browned and firm

for holidays i have successfully x4 the recipe.....that makes a whole lot!! Watch the liquid content on this and hold back if possible as i've had soggy loaves several times and havent' figured out why. It still tastes so good we don't mind!(maybe only use 1/2 cup pineapple for the second time if you double the recipe(total 1 1/2)

well good luck and hope it works out for you!!Love mom!