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Vegan Meatloaf Recipe

Recipe by meat and melt

This Vegan Meatloaf Recipe is hearty, smoky, and perfectly sliceable without being mushy. Made with chickpeas, vegetables, breadcrumbs, and savory seasonings, it’s an easy comfort food dinner that’s filling, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights.

  • Total Time1 hour
  • Yield6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil or water
  • 1 small onion, diced small
  • 2 small carrots, diced small
  • 2 celery ribs, diced small
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil or water over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add chickpeas to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork until mostly broken down but still textured.
  4. Add sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, flaxseed, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, vegan Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and liquid smoke.
  5. Stir until fully combined. Add more breadcrumbs if the mixture feels too wet.
  6. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the loaf pan.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Mix ketchup and vegan Worcestershire sauce together for the topping.
  9. Remove foil, spread topping evenly over the loaf, and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
  10. Let the loaf rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Do not overblend the chickpeas.
  • Press the loaf firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling.
  • Letting the loaf rest before slicing helps it hold together better.
  • Rolled oats can replace breadcrumbs if needed.
  • Leftovers make incredible sandwiches.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 286 kcal
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 843mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://meatandmelt.com/vegan-meatloaf-recipe/