How to Make Easy Vegan "Meatloaf" - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a hearty and satisfying vegan dish that will remind you of traditional meatloaf? This Easy Vegan "Meatloaf" recipe is sure to impress even the biggest skeptics of plant-based cooking. Packed with wholesome ingredients and savory flavors, this dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion.

Traditionally, meatloaf is made with ground meat, but this vegan version replaces it with a combination of lentils, mushrooms, and oats to create a similar texture and fl...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon dry vegan egg replacer
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch oregano, or to taste
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 slices

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine garbanzo beans and kidney in a food processor; pulse until smooth. Crumble tofu into the food processor; pulse until well combined and mixture resembles ground meat.
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add tomato sauce, oats, bell pepper, onion, egg replacer, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and salt; mix by hand until combined.
  • Form mixture into a loaf shape and place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    190 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 406mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Potassium: 379mg