Vegan Meatloaf With Chickpeas

Name: Vegan Meatloaf With Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion; 2 cloves garlic; ½ cup scallions; 2 small carrots; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 5 oz chestnut mushrooms; 1 cup celery; ¼ cup tomato paste; 2 cans chickpeas; ½ tsp baking soda; 3 tbsp ground flaxseed; 3 tbsp nutritional yeast; ½ cup oats; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp maple syrup; ¼ cup ketchup; 1 tbsp cornstarch

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
117 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Vegan

Vegan Meatloaf With Chickpeas

Omar Parker

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This vegan meatloaf is a comforting main course that's perfect for any occasion! Made with chickpeas, lots of vegetables, and a maple glaze, it's hearty and savory, with a realistic and 'meaty' texture. Despite the impressive results, it's very easy to make from scratch.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the loaf

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup scallions chopped
2 small carrots diced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
5 oz chestnut mushrooms diced
1 cup celery chopped finely
¼ cup tomato paste
2 cans chickpeas around 3 cups
½ tsp baking soda
3 tbsp ground flaxseed
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
½ cup oats
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

For the glaze

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
¼ cup ketchup
1 tbsp cornstarch

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, scallions, carrots, cumin, paprika and garlic powder. Cook for 5 minutes, until softened fully.
Add the mushrooms, celery and tomato paste. Cook for 5 minutes more, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms shrink down fully.
Drain and rinse canned chickpeas, then add them to a saucepan with water and the baking soda. Simmer them for around 5 minutes, then drain and rinse once more. This will easily remove the skins.
Lightly mash around ¾ of the chickpeas using a fork, but make sure to keep some of them whole.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees C/180 degrees F and generously grease a standard loaf tin with vegan butter or olive oil.
Add the cooked vegetables, chickpeas, nutritional yeast, oats, soy sauce and apple cider vinegar to a large mixing bowl. Mix together, and add salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the mixture to the loaf tin and press it down firmly. Bake for 30 minutes. When almost done, start preparing the glaze.
Make the glaze by whisking together apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, ketchup and cornstarch.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Carefully remove the meatloaf from the oven and flip it onto the baking tray. Brush generously with the glaze on all sides, and return to the oven for 5-7 more minutes, until the glaze firms up.
Allow the loaf to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Notes

To store in the fridge, keep in an airtight container for 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
To freeze: place the meatloaf slicces in freezer-friendly bags and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, firstly allow the slices to thaw fully in the fridge overnight. You can then reheat in the microwave until warm all the way through.
You can also reheat the vegan meatloaf slices in a skillet. Simply add some olive oil to the skillet, then cook them for 4-5 minutes on each side, until fully warmed through.
To make gluten-free, simply replace the soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free oats.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 728mg (30%) Potassium 448mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2497IU (50%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	117kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	17g	6%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Sodium	728mg	30%
Potassium	448mg	10%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	2497IU	50%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	44mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%