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Vegan Meatloaf

This vegan meatloaf is packed with umami flavor, with a dense and juicy texture, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Course Meal
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Mushrooms
  • 1 Large Onion
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 Cup Rolled Oats
  • ½ Cup Raw Cashews
  • ½ Cup Roasted Unsalted Sunflower Seeds
  • 2 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground Pepper
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground Sage
  • 2 Can Red Kidney Beans
  • 2 Cup Cooked Brown Rice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil.
  • In a food processor, blitz mushrooms. (Or coarsely chop if a food processor is not available). Set aside.
  • Blitz the onions and garlic in the food processor and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat until it sizzles. Add mushrooms, onions, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt. Cook without a lid to let the water reduce / evaporate as much as possible.
  • Add soy sauce and tomato paste, mix thoroughly. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a food processor, combine oats, cashews, sunflower seeds, cornstarch, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and ground sage. Set aside.
  • Drain and rinse kidney beans from the cans. Blitz in the food processor.
  • In a large bowl, combine mushroom mix, oat mix, kidney beans, and cooked rice. Mix. Press the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
  • Bake for one (1) hour.

Notes

Taking a small part of the mixture (like a mini meatball) and cooking it in a skillet can act as a taste test to add more spice before baking.
Keyword Mushroom