The Best Vegan Meatloaf

Name: The Best Vegan Meatloaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups cooked green or brown lentils; 1 cup cooked quinoa ((1/2 cup dry)); 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed ((to make flax egg)); 6 tablespoons water ((to make flax egg)); 1 medium carrot (peeled or unpeeled, finely diced); 3 stalks celery (finely diced); 1 medium onion (finely diced); 1 jalapeño (finely diced (membrane + seeds removed for mild)); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 cup mushrooms (diced); 2 teaspoons olive oil (or broth for oil-free, for sautéing); 1 splash of dry red or white wine (or broth, to deglaze); 1 cup rolled oats (GF if needed); 1/4 cup pecans (chopped (toast if desired)); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce; 1.5 tablespoons Tamari (or soy sauce); 1.5 teaspoons olive oil (or tahini); 1.5 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (lightly crushed); 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon sage; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; Pinch of cayenne (to taste, optional); 1 teaspoon sea salt (taste + adjust)

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Prep:20minCook:50min

The best vegan meatloaf with lentils & quinoa—hearty, sliceable, and topped with a sriracha maple glaze. Best plant-based holiday main or weeknight meal!

The Best Vegan Meatloaf

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