Vegan Meatloaf - Nut Loaf Recipe

• 1 1/4 cups nuts (I use a combination of raw or roasted cashews, raw walnuts, raw pecans)
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 tsp oil (or use 1/4 cup broth)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 4 cloves of garlic chopped
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms (cremini or white or a mix)
• 1 cup cubed butternut squash , heaping cup
• 2 tsp Italian Herbs (1/2 tsp each thyme, ground sage, rosemary, oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3/4 tsp poultry seasoning (poultry seasoning is just herbs). or use more sage and thyme
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp each cinnamon and nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt (less or more depending on if the breadcrumbs are already salty, if using regular or low sodium soy sauce etc)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gf ( or use a combination of balsamic vinegar and coconut aminos for soyfree)
• 2 flax eggs (mix 2 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 5 tbsp water)
• 2/3 cup  breadcrumbs (use glutenfree breadcrumbs or coarsely ground oats for glutenfree)

Glaze:

• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1.5 tbsp soy sauce/Tamari , or use 1/4 tsp salt + 1 tbsp broth for soyfree
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Sriracha , optional