Best 4 Favorite Meat Loaf Vegan Recipes

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Looking for a delicious and hearty vegan meatloaf recipe? Look no further! This article features a collection of the best vegan meatloaf recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. From classic meatloaf to unique and creative variations, there's something for everyone in this article. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just starting out, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating a flavorful and satisfying meatloaf that's perfect for any occasion. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll learn how to create a meatloaf that's packed with flavor and texture, without compromising on taste or satisfaction. So, get ready to explore the world of vegan meatloaf and discover your new favorite recipe!

The recipes included in this article cover a wide range of flavors and preferences. There's a classic vegan meatloaf recipe that uses a combination of lentils, mushrooms, and walnuts to create a hearty and flavorful loaf. For those who love a bit of spice, there's a recipe for a Mexican-inspired meatloaf that incorporates chili powder, cumin, and salsa. If you're looking for a healthier option, there's a recipe for a low-fat meatloaf made with tofu and vegetables. And for those who want to indulge in a truly unique dish, there's a recipe for a sweet potato and black bean meatloaf that's sure to impress. With so many delicious options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect vegan meatloaf recipe to satisfy your cravings.

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VEGAN MEATLOAF



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This vegan meatloaf with an easy tomato glaze is the perfect comfort food! It's super delicious, hearty, and easy to make. It makes a great Sunday dinner along with potatoes and a salad!

Provided by Sina

Categories     Entrée     Main Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 cups cooked brown lentils ((either use one can of lentils or cook them yourself))
2 cups cooked chickpeas ((either use one can of lentils or cook them yourself))
2 onions, chopped
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
3/4 cup walnuts
1 large carrot, cut into small pieces
1 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond or soy milk
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • Sauté the onion and garlic for about 2 minutes. Then add the chopped carrots and cook them for another 3 minutes.
  • Put about 6 tablespoons of the cooked lentils aside. Put all of the ingredients except for the spices into a blender or food processor and blend until you have a sticky but chunky mixture. It's very important that you make sure to not overdo it, so the vegan meatloaf will still have some texture.
  • Add the remaining lentils and season with thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. Preheat your oven to 350 °F.
  • Place the mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Make sure to let the parchment paper overlap the loaf pan, so it's easier to remove the lentil loaf once it's done.
  • Bake the vegan meatloaf for 30 minutes. In the meantime make the tomato glaze. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well.
  • After the 30 minutes of baking time are over, take the vegan meatloaf out of the oven and evenly spread the tomato glaze on top. Then return it to the oven and bake it for another 15 minutes at 350 °F.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then carefully lift it out with the parchment paper. Slice and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 612 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGAN MEATLOAF



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This vegan meatloaf is the best ever. It's hearty, satisfying, loaded with flavor and glazed with a sweet and spicy tomato sauce.

Provided by Alison Andrews

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Crushed Garlic
1 Small Onion ((100g) White, Yellow or Brown, finely chopped)
2 (15-ounce) Cans Chickpeas (Drained (3 cups))
4 Slices Brown or Whole Wheat Bread ((160g) processed into breadcrumbs (see notes*))
2 Tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 Tablespoons Ground Flaxseed Meal
2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/4 cup Tomato Paste ((56g))
1 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
1/2 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
Fresh Basil (Optional)

Steps:

  • Add the chopped onion and crushed garlic to a frying pan with the olive oil and sauté until the onions are softened.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray and line it with parchment paper so that the meatloaf can be easily lifted out. Set aside.
  • Drain the chickpeas and add to a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork or potato masher until roughly mashed.
  • Make your breadcrumbs by breaking up the 4 slices of bread and placing into a blender and pulse blending until it makes breadcrumbs (see notes*).
  • Add the breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, dijon mustard, flaxseed meal, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, tomato paste and cayenne pepper to the mixing bowl. Add in the cooked onions and garlic. Mix very well into a thick batter. Make sure everything is evenly mixed (it's a very thick mix). Transfer this into the parchment lined loaf pan and smooth down with the back of a spoon.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • While the meatloaf is baking, mix the tomato paste, brown sugar, maple syrup, garlic powder, salt and paprika in a bowl and stir together.
  • When the meatloaf has baked for 30 minutes, remove it from the oven and remove the foil. Spread on the tomato glaze evenly and return it to the oven, (no foil, uncovered) to bake for a further 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from the loaf pan by lifting the meatloaf out with the parchment paper. Let it cool for another 10 minutes.
  • Slice and serve with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serve, Calories 164 kcal, Sugar 7.9 g, Sodium 504 mg, Fat 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 6.6 g

VEGAN MEATLOAF



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This lentil loaf is the best vegan meatloaf you will ever eat! Make it the day before, enjoy it for dinner, and make cold vegan meatloaf sandwiches for lunch! YUM! And if you love this recipe, stuff a bell pepper, portobello mushrooms, or some pasta shells with this yummy lentil mixture.

Provided by Kathy Carmichael

Categories     Entrees

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups prepared brown lentils
1/2 cup white or yellow onion (diced (1/2 onion))
1 large carrot (diced (about 1/4 cup))
2 stalks celery (diced (about 1/4 cup))
1/2 cup red pepper (diced (half a red pepper))
1 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
2 cloves (garlic, minced)
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
1 Tablespoon bbq sauce of choice
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
2 Tablespoons flaxseed meal
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (I used Dave's Bread and made my own bread crumbs, but prepared bread crumbs is fine)
Extra bbq sauce for the top after cooking

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350
  • Chop onion, celery, mushrooms, red pepper, and carrot (diced). I used the small blade on my favorite vegetable chopper.
  • In a large skillet, cook onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots and celery, and salt and pepper until browned. (You may use a little vegetable broth to avoid sticking )
  • In a food processor, pulse the prepared lentils, quick oats, flaxseed, bread crumbs, cooked vegetables, tomato paste, bbq sauce, mustard, and parsley in a food processor.
  • The finished product should be chunky; do not over Pulse.
  • Use a silicone backing or placed parchment paper in the base of a glass loaf pan. If you don't have a loaf pan, you may form the dough into a loaf shape on a cookie sheet.
  • Place dough into the loaf pan and gently press the top to form a bread shape on top.
  • Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, covered.
  • Uncover after 35 minutes, and drizzle additional bbq sauce on top.
  • Return to oven for 10 minutes uncovered.
  • Remove from oven; recover and let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • I find it easier to remove it from the pan before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 281 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FAVORITE MEAT LOAF (VEGAN)



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Make and share this Favorite Meat Loaf (Vegan) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 1 8, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 1/2 cups onions, finely diced
1 cup carrot, shredded
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried savory
1 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Bulgar wheat
3/4 cup textured vegetable protein, dry
1 1/2 cups hot water
2 teaspoons vegetarian beef bouillon powder
2 tablespoons flax seed meal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then oil an 8"x4" loaf pan & set it aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add onions, carrots, garlic, savory, thyme & salt.
  • Saute for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften, then add the bulghur & cook another 3 minutes, before removing from the heat & setting aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, Textured Vegetable Protein, hot water & vegetarian beef bouillon & mix thoroughly to blend.
  • Add flax meal & mix thoroughly, then add the sauteed vegetable mixture, mixing by hand until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan & bake in the oven 30 to 40 minutes or until the top is lightly browned & the loaf is firm to the touch. Remove the pan from the oven & run a dull knife along the sides of the pan, then invert it onto a serving plate to release the loaf. Let sit about 5 minutes before slicing & serving.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans and lentils: This will give your meatloaf a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, lentils, and chickpeas.
  • Don't overcook the beans and lentils: They should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy. Otherwise, your meatloaf will be too soft.
  • Add plenty of seasonings: Meatloaf is a great way to use up leftover herbs and spices. Some good options include garlic, onion, cumin, chili powder, and paprika.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make vegan meatloaf. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients and seasonings.

Conclusion:

Vegan meatloaf is a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. It is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a vegan meatloaf that everyone will love.

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