How to Make Meatless "Meat"-Loaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatless "meat"-loaf is a satisfying and flavorful dish that is perfect for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. This dish is a great alternative for those looking to reduce their meat consumption without sacrificing the savory and comforting flavors of traditional meatloaf. It's a hearty and wholesome dish that's perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.

This recipe uses a combination of plant-based ingredients to create a rich and meaty texture, making it a delicious and nutr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • ½ large onion, finely chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian burger crumbles
  • 1 ripe tomato, chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch dried rosemary
  • 1 pinch dried thyme
  • 1 pinch dried basil
  • ½ cup dry stuffing mix, or more as needed
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add burger crumbles and tomato; cook until tomato breaks down, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and basil. Stir and remove from heat. Let mixture cool slightly.
  • Place burger-tomato mixture in a large bowl. Add stuffing mix and stir to combine. Mix broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce together in a separate bowl until evenly combined. Pour into the burger-stuffing mixture. Season to taste. Add egg and stir until moist. Pour meatloaf mixture into a loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    148 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 442mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 223mg