The Best Vegan Meatloaf

Name: The Best Vegan Meatloaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons olive oil OR water for oil free; 1 small onion, diced small; 2 small carrots, diced small; 2 celery ribs, diced small; 3 garlic cloves, minced; (2) 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed ((3 cups)); 1- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs*; 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed; 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional, but good; 1/3 cup ketchup; 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

A classic style vegan meatloaf recipe made with a base of chickpeas. Unlike some vegan loaf recipes, this one is not mushy. It has a slight smoky flavor and makes for a beautiful centerpiece dish for any holiday or Sunday family dinner.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:01:21 GMT