How to Make Black Bean Vegetarian Meat Loaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black Bean Vegetarian Meat Loaf is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for any vegetarian or someone looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into their diet. This recipe takes traditional meatloaf and gives it a delicious and nutritious twist by using black beans as the base instead of ground meat.

Not only is this recipe packed with protein from the black beans, but it also contains a variety of other healthy ingredients such as vegetables, spices, and oats. This makes...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced multi-colored bell peppers
  • ⅔ cup frozen corn kernels
  • ½ cup diced onion, or to taste
  • 24 slices jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet hot taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (1 ounce) package spicy Ranch-style seasoning mix

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 8x13-inch mealoaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously coat the inside of an 8x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mash black beans in a large bowl. Mix crackers, Cheddar cheese, bell peppers, corn, onion, jalapeño pepper, egg white, taco seasoning, and Ranch seasoning into black beans until evenly mixed. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish; form into a loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    215 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 893mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 425mg