Vegan Meatloaf

Meatloaf is a popular staple for a reason. The ingredients are cheap, it’s easy to make and it tastes just as good as leftovers as it does straight from the oven. Most importantly, it’s now vegan thanks to this recipe!

Full of meaty goodness, this is a classic weeknight meal and if you manage not to eat it in one sitting, your next day sandwiches are going to be the envy of your class, office or Zoom meeting. Serve it with whatever you want but I’ve gone for steamed green beans and air-fried kalettes along with a healthy serving of gravy (I use Bisto if you’re wondering!)

Note: It’s super important that you use refrigerated vegan mince and not TVP or frozen beefy crumbles, it’s not gonna work if you do.

Ingredients

Loaf

• • 1 large brown onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 750g refrigerated vegan mince (not TVP)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon porcini powder (if you have it)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Glaze

• • 1/4 cup tomato sauce or ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Extras

• • Parsley
  • Gravy
  • Your favourite vegetables

Method

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 200°C and grease a standard loaf tin with olive oil.
   2. Combine all of the loaf ingredients in a large bowl and mix until ingredients are evenly distributed.
   3. Press the mixture firmly into the loaf tin and smooth out on top with the back of a spoon.
   4. Mix together the ingredients for the glaze and brush about 1 tablespoon on top.
   5. Bake for 40 minutes before removing from the oven. Carefully cut around the edge to loosen from the tin and very gently flip onto a lined baking tray, cooked side down.
   6. Brush the remaining glaze over the exposed parts of the meatloaf and return to the oven for a further 15-20 minutes, or until the glaze has cooked (not burned!)
   7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with your favourite vegetables and gravy.