Meatless Meatloaf

With all the traditional seasonings of the original this vegan meatless meatloaf with
chickpeas, peppers, and onions is big on flavor topped with a tomato maple glaze. Perfect as the main dish at your next dinner party, or easy enough to pull together for a weeknight meal.

Meatless Meatloaf [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free]

Ingredients

For the Meatless Meatloaf:

• 2 cans organic chickpeas rinsed
• 1 green pepper chopped
• 1 yellow onion chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 1 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup unflavored almond milk
• 2 tablespoons ground flax
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• fresh parsley for garnish

For the Glaze:

• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Preparation

For the Meatless Meatloaf:

1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Pulse chickpeas, green pepper, onion, garlic, parsley, tomato paste, and vegan Worcestershire sauce in a food processor until combined but not until it becomes mushy. You want some texture in it. You may need to work in batches to fit the size of your food processor.
3. Whisk together ground flax and ¼ cup of water in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
4. Combine chickpea mixture, flax mixture, breadcrumbs, almond milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl using your hands or a spatula.
5. Pour mixture into lined loaf pan. Press mixture down firmly and evenly.
6. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

For the Glaze:

1. Combine tomato paste, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Set aside.
2. Remove loaf from oven after 30 minutes. Spread glaze overtop. Bake an additional 25 minutes.
3. Cool in pan for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from pan by gently lifting the sides of the parchment paper, slice, and serve.

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