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Vegan Chickpea "Meatloaf"
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Place the garbanzo beans, panko, almond milk, flaxseeds, ketchup, tamari, Worcestershire, and spices in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 5-8 times, until ingredients are combined and beans reach the texture of rice.
3
Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula so it is even. Spread the ketchup over the top of the loaf.
4
Bake the loaf on middle rack of oven for 45 minutes.
5
Open the oven and spread more ketchup over the top of the loaf. Continue baking until the ketchup is darkened and matte, and the loaf is browned at the edges, 15-20 minutes.
6
Check to see that chickpea loaf is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
7
Allow loaf to rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Flax Egg Activation 🌱Mix ground flaxseeds with almond milk and let sit for 5 minutes before adding to the mixture to ensure proper binding and structural integrity of your loaf.
- Chickpea Texture Control 🫘Mash chickpeas to varying degrees—leave some chunks whole while breaking others into paste—to create a hearty, meat-like texture rather than a uniform mush.
- Umami Layering 🍲Combine tamari and vegan Worcestershire sauce for deep savory notes, and toast your dried oregano briefly in a dry pan before mixing to intensify its earthy flavor profile.
- Ketchup Glaze Timing ✨Reserve a portion of ketchup to brush on top during the final 10 minutes of baking, creating a caramelized crust while keeping the interior moist.
- Cooling & Slicing Success 🔪Allow the loaf to rest for 10 minutes after baking before slicing; this helps it set completely and prevents crumbling, yielding clean, presentable portions.
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Low-Cholesterol
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