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Vegan Meatloaf

Delicious Vegan Meatloaf with Sweet Cranberry Glaze

This Vegan Meatloaf is a hearty and exciting dish, perfect for holiday gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 cup dried lentils use green or brown for best texture
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup rolled oats use gluten-free if needed
  • 1/4 cup flax seeds ground
  • 1 cup kidney beans or beans of choice
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped, omit for nut-free
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/2 teaspoon red paprika powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup cranberry chutney or other jam
  • 1/4 cup tomato ketchup

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • skillet
  • food processor
  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Lentil Meatloaf
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add the lentils. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil and sauté the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  3. Preheat your oven to 392°F (200°C).
  4. In a food processor, combine the oats and ground flax seeds until finely blended. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
  5. Add cooked lentils, kidney beans, walnuts, and sunflower seeds to the mixture. Incorporate the onion and garlic to a coarse texture.
  6. Fold in grated carrot, chopped mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, tomato paste, mustard, soy sauce, paprika, and season with salt and pepper until well mixed.
  7. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and transfer the mixture. Press firmly and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
  9. Prepare the glaze by mixing cranberry chutney and ketchup.
  10. After 30 minutes, remove the meatloaf and brush with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes.
  11. Let the meatloaf cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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