Meatless Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

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Loaf:

1 pound Japanese eggplants (about 3)

1/2 cup walnuts

1 pound firm tofu

8 ounces shiitake or button mushrooms, stemmed

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup wheat germ

1 cup old-fashioned oats

1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves

1 large egg, plus 1 egg white

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

1 tablespoon kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes

Mushroom Gravy:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

6 ounces shitake, cremini, or button mushrooms

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon Marsala or sherry

1 cup vegetable broth, homemade or low sodium canned

2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 1 teaspoon leaves

1/4 cup heavy cream