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

If you're searching for a hearty, satisfying and plant-based main dish, look no further than this Vegan "Meatloaf" recipe. This dish is packed with flavor and texture that both vegans and meat-eaters alike will love. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, feeding your family, or meal-prepping for the week, this recipe is a great option to add to your repertoire.

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food, and while traditional recipes are made with ground meat, this vegan version uses a clever co...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons egg substitute
  • 1 ½ pounds vegan beef crumbles
  • 1 ½ cups chopped day-old baguette
  • ½ cup ketchup, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons vegan brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic. Saute until fragrant and slightly soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Combine water and egg substitute in a large bowl; add onion mixture, vegan beef crumbles, baguette, 1/4 cup ketchup, and parsley. Mix together by hand until well combined. Transfer mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir remaining ketchup and brown sugar together in a small bowl.
  • Remove the loaf from the oven and brush with the ketchup mixture. Continue to bake until browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, about 30 minutes more. Let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Nutrition

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 725mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 406mg