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 medium yellow onion ((finely diced in food processor or grated)(about 3/4 cup when diced/grated)); 4 ounces baby bella or cremini mushrooms ((diced)); 1 tablespoon oil ((or 1/4 cup water, to make recipe oil-free)); 14 ounces extra firm tofu ((drained)); 4 slices whole grain bread; 2 cups raw pecans; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (fresh or dried); 2 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce ((or 2 tablespoons Bragg's liquid aminos)); 1 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten ((optional)); 1 tablespoon flax meal; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt ((eliminate if using Bragg's above)); 1/4 teaspoon ground sage; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2-4 tablespoons warm water ((or enough to make meatloaf type consistency)); 1/3 cup tomato paste; 1/3 cup tomato sauce ((unseasoned sauce from a can)); 3 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice ((fresh or bottled)); 1/4 teaspoon salt ((or to taste))