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Vegan Chickpea Meatless Loaf

This Vegan Chickpea Meatless Loaf is a savory,protein-packed dish made with chickpeas, vegetables, and oats, all topped witha tangy BBQ glaze. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner and can be made gluten-freewith simple substitutions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food, vegan
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Meatless Loaf:

  • 3 cups chickpeas about 1 cup dry or 2 cans of 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups oat flour substitute regular flour if not gluten-free
  • ~2 cups rolled oats can substitute with additional oat flour if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or substitute with white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste or ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup favorite BBQ sauce
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste or ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

Prepare the Vegetables:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat a loaf pan with grease or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a large skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Incorporate the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes aromatic.

Prepare the Chickpea Mixture:

  • In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas using a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture.
  • Add the cooked vegetables, oat flour, rolled oats, mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, BBQ sauce, nutritional yeast, paprika, parsley, cumin, rosemary, sage, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Mix everything well until fully combined.

Form the Loaf:

  • Press the chickpea mixture firmly into the prepared loaf pan, making sure it’s packed tightly and evenly.
  • Make the Glaze:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, tomato paste, and paprika for the glaze.

Bake the Loaf:

  • Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the chickpea loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the loaf is firm and the edges are golden brown.
  • Let the loaf cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Serve:

  • Slice and serve the chickpea loaf warm. It pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a side salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
Keyword vegan meatloaf
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