Meatless Meatloaf Recipe
This plant-based twist on a classic comfort food is sure to impress even the most devoted meat-eaters. Packed with flavorful ingredients like carrots, celery, mushrooms, and chickpeas, this meatless meatloaf is a delicious and nutritious alternative that will leave you satisfied. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, this recipe is a must-try.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 81 kcal
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot finely chopped
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms finely chopped
- 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup parsley freshly chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup tomato ketchup
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Let's Begin!
Preheat oven to 375ºF and line a 5x8-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil, then add the onion, celery, carrot, and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and most of the liquid has cooked out.
Using a food processor, pulse the chickpeas until a rough paste forms. Transfer to a large bowl, then add cooked vegetables, bread crumbs, parsley, and soy sauce to the bowl with chickpeas.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup and barbecue sauce. Add half of this mixture to the bowl with the chickpeas. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Transfer the chickpea mixture to the prepared loaf pan, packing the mixture in. Smooth the top, then brush with half of the remaining ketchup mixture and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, brush with remaining ketchup mixture, and bake 30 minutes more.
Let the meatloaf cool for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, then garnish with parsley.
Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 482mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1597IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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