Vegan Meatloaf (Gluten-Free) - Rhian's Recipes (2024)

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This Vegan Meatloaf is made with hearty black beans, earthy walnuts and savoury mushrooms. It's rich, meaty and flavourful, hearty and satisfying, and packed with protein and fibre. It's easily customisable and super easy to make! Perfect for Thanksgiving,Christmasand everything else in between!

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How to make this recipe

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  • Pulse until you get a coarse powder.
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  • Transfer into a glass mixing bowland set aside.
  • Fry theonionandgarlicfor5 minutesuntil softened.
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  • Add the mushrooms and fry for another 10 minutes until all the water from the mushrooms has been released and evaporated.

Tip:Don’t put a lid on otherwise the water won’t evaporate. You need to make sure all the water has gone from the mushrooms otherwise your meatloaf will be soggy.

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  • Add the cooked onion, garlic and mushrooms to the same food processorthat you used for the walnuts (no need to wash it out) with all the other ingredients.
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  • Pulse until all ingredients are combined and you get a mixture that sticks together but still has some texture.
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  • Transfer this mixture to the bowl with the ground walnuts and mix well.
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  • Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, until firm to the touch and top is slightly cracked.

Tip:Leave to cool slightly before removing from the tin and slicing.

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How long does this Vegan Meatloaf keep for?

Meatloaf leftovers keep covered in the fridge for up to a few days - reheat slices in a dry frying pan or in the oven.

Serving suggestions

Sauces:

  • This onion gravyor this creamy gravy.
  • Cranberry sauce.
  • Ketchup.
  • BBQ sauce.

Side dishes:

  • Potato Salad.
  • Cauliflower Cheese.
  • Potato Dauphinoise Gratin.
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes.
  • Scalloped Potatoes.
  • Scalloped Sweet Potato Gratin.
  • Green Bean Casserole.
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Substitutions you can make

  • You can replace thewalnutswith pecans, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
  • You can useany type ofmushroomsyou like: I usedchestnut/button mushrooms.
  • You can replace theblack beanswithwhite beans or green lentils.
  • You canomit thenutritional yeast.
  • You can replace therosemary/thymewithany other herbs.
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More vegan "meat" recipes

  • Vegan Swedish Meatballs
  • Vegan Chorizo Hot Dogs
  • Vegan Mushroom Black Bean Burger
  • Vegan Sausage Rolls

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Vegan Meatloaf (Gluten-Free)

This Vegan Meatloaf is made withhearty black beans,earthy walnuts andsavourymushrooms - it'srichand flavourful,filling andsatisfyingand supereasyto make!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: black bean meatloaf, gluten-free meatloaf, vegan meatloaf

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Rhian Williams

Ingredients

  • 95 g (¾ cup) walnuts (or sub almonds, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 tablespoon oil (coconut, olive, vegetable or rapeseed)
  • 1 onion , diced
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 200 g (2 ⅔ cup) mushrooms , sliced (I used chestnut/button mushrooms but you can use any type)
  • 800 g (28 oz) tinned black beans , drained and rinsed - 2 x 400g (14oz) tins (or sub green lentils or white beans)
  • Few sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
  • Salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).

  • Place the walnuts in a food processor and pulse until you get a coarse powder.

  • Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

  • Heat up the oil in a frying pan and add the onion and garlic once hot.

  • Fry for 5 minutes until softened.

  • Add the mushrooms and fry for another 10 minutes until all the water from the mushrooms has been released and evaporated - don’t put a lid on otherwise the water won’t evaporate. You need to make sure all the water has gone from the mushrooms otherwise your meatloaf will be soggy.

  • Add the cooked onion, garlic and mushrooms to the same food processor that you used for the walnuts (no need to wash it out) with all the other ingredients.

  • Pulse until all ingredients are combined and you get a mixture that sticks together but still has some texture.

  • Transfer this mixture to the bowl with the ground walnuts and mix well.

  • Transfer to a loaf tin lined with greased baking paper.

  • Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, until firm to the touch and top is slightly cracked.

  • Leave to cool slightly before removing from the tin and slicing.

  • Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for up to a few days - reheat slices in a dry frying pan or in the oven.

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Nutrition Facts

Vegan Meatloaf (Gluten-Free)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 515mg21%

Potassium 671mg19%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Fiber 11g44%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 13g26%

Vitamin A 15IU0%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 70mg7%

Iron 3.4mg19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Diane Cheeseman

    Could this be made with stick blender? I don't have good processor? Do have small chopper.
    Also at what stage to I add the beans?

    Reply

    • Rhian Williams

      Yes should be ok either with a stick blender or a chopper. You add the beans along with the fried onion, garlic and mushrooms and all the other ingredients (other than the ground walnuts which you mix in after)!

  2. Janet Paula

    Even though I was just starting to prepare your meatloaf recipe, I reread it and noticed that it has no sauce. This would be my first time having meatloaf without any sauce. I wanted to know if I could serve it doused with my homemade tomato sauce, if need be, according to my taste? Do you think it would delete from or enhance the recipe?

    Reply

    • Rhian Williams

      Yes you can serve it with your home-made tomato sauce no problem! I serve this with gravy instead of putting a sauce on it. Sorry if it was unclear - I hope you'll enjoy it with your tomato sauce, sounds delicious!

  3. cat

    your recipe calls for black beans yet they are OMITTED IN THE ACTUAL RECIPE!!!! didI miss something????

    Reply

    • Rhian Williams

      Yes - if you read the recipe carefully, number 7 of the instructions says 'with all other ingredients', which includes the black beans.

  4. Sandy

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    I used sunflower seeds instead of the walnuts, as you suggested...I did use the nutritional yeast. I made this in my Vita Mix blender because I don't have a food processor. I think it would have a bit more texture in the food processor and it would be perfect! Very tasty, thank you!

    Reply

    • Rhian Williams

      Thank you so much, so glad you liked it!

  5. AG

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    Can I use dried organic blackbeans.IIf so how
    and does it freeze .I am aiming to make several of your dishes for Christmas in the UK.
    Thank you

    Reply

    • Rhian Williams

      Thank you so much! Yes this should freeze. You can cook the right amount of dried organic blackbeans so that the cooked weight comes to around 250g! Hope that helps!

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FAQs

What is vegan meatloaf made of? ›

This Vegan Gluten-Free Meatloaf takes Meat-free Monday to a whole new delicious level! It's filled with so many healthy plant-based ingredients, such as lentils, mushrooms, chickpeas, onion, garlic, flax, oats, and seasonings, it's the best comforting, nourishing dinner everyone will enjoy!

How many calories in a slice of vegan meatloaf? ›

There are 350 calories in 1 slice (9 oz) of Whole Foods Market Vegan Meatloaf.

What ingredient keeps meatloaf from falling apart? ›

To help your meatloaf stay together add things such as eggs, bread, crushed croutons, oatmeal, crackers, and breadcrumbs, these are all key ingredients that help meat stick together. I hope that this helps to answer your question. What are the secrets to a firm, sliceable meatloaf that slices and won't fall apart?

Is meatloaf OK for weight loss? ›

By contrast, a 4-ounce slice of meatloaf made with 90 percent lean ground beef is about 225 calories, and 4 ounces of meatloaf made with ground turkey has about 255. Use a leaner meat and watch your serving size, and you can both enjoy some cozy meatloaf and stay within your recommended calories for the day .

Is meatloaf good for a diet? ›

Meatloaf is undoubtedly delicious, but it's not necessarily known for being healthy. In fact, when made using 80% lean ground beef, one pound of meatloaf contains roughly 1,152 calories. But when you cut that down to a serving size of about 4 ounces, it's 350 calories, which seems a lot more reasonable.

How many calories are in a meatloaf without sauce? ›

Meat Loaf Made With Beef, No Sauce (1 small or thin slice) contains 5.6g total carbs, 5.2g net carbs, 9.5g fat, 14.1g protein, and 168 calories.

What is the vegan version of meat? ›

Despite its status as a tropical fruit, jackfruit surprisingly makes another good substitute for meat. It is most often used as a pork substitute such as barbecue pulled pork or a vegan carnitas taco. Cooking jackfruit is a bit more challenging than tempeh or tofu, but the tasty rewards are worth it.

What is vegan fake meat called? ›

A meat substitute, also called a meat analogue, approximates certain aesthetic qualities (primarily texture, flavor and appearance) or chemical characteristics of a specific meat. Substitutes are often based on soybeans (such as tofu and tempeh), gluten, or peas.

What is a vegan egg substitute for meatloaf? ›

Chia seeds can be an excellent egg substitute for meatloaf, but they aren't your only option. You can also use ground flaxseeds, olive oil, oatmeal, or gelatin. For example, vegans will love Guy Fieri's egg substitute, which requires mixing a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds with 2.5 tablespoons of water.

Is Worcestershire sauce vegan? ›

Worcestershire sauce is something that is very handy to have on hand. Not only does it come up as an ingredient in many recipes, but it's also just really tasty to add to your meals. The only issue is that regular Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies or fish sauce, so it's not vegan.

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