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Hearty Vegan Meatloaf with Chickpeas and Mushrooms

A comforting and flavorful vegan meatloaf made withchickpeas, baby bella mushrooms, and fresh vegetables, topped with a tangyketchup and barbecue glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food, vegan
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 1 medium-sized carrot finely diced
  • 1 cup of chopped button mushrooms
  • 2 cans 15 ounces each of white beans, drained and thoroughly rinsed
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.

Sauté the Vegetables:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the finely chopped onion, celery, and carrot, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
  • Stir in the chopped mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and become tender. Set aside to cool slightly.

Mash the Chickpeas:

  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the drained chickpeas using a potato masher or fork.
  • Leave some texture for a "meaty" bite, but ensure most of the chickpeas are mashed to help bind the mixture.

Mix the Meatloaf Ingredients:

  • To the mashed chickpeas, add the sautéed vegetables, panko bread crumbs, chopped parsley, soy sauce, vegan Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir everything together until well combined.

Shape and Glaze the Loaf:

  • Transfer the chickpea mixture into the prepared loaf pan and press it down firmly to shape it into a loaf.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup and barbecue sauce, and spread this glaze evenly over the top of the loaf.

Bake the Meatloaf:

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the loaf is firm and the glaze has caramelized.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm, either on its own or with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal
Keyword vegan meatloaf
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