healthy meatloaf

This vegetarian pizza meatloaf is packed full of veggies and perfect for non-meat-eaters!

Vegetarian Pizza Meatloaf (Pizza Lentil Loaf)

green lentils

chickpeas (liquid drained.)

small onion, diced (about 1/4 cup)

oz mushrooms, diced (about 1/4 cup)

green pepper, diced (about 1/4 cup)

red pepper, diced (about 1/4 cup)

baby spinach, roughly chopped

garlic cloves,

milk

pizza sauce (or store-bought!) + more for topping

oats (breadcrumbs work, too!)

Salt and pepper

oregano

basil

mozzarella cheese

oz mushrooms, roughly chopped

pizza sauce

Add lentils to a medium-sized pot with 2...

Add lentils to a medium-sized pot with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender (but not mushy!) Drain excess liquid and move lentils to a large mixing bowl.

Combine all remaining ingredients EXCEPT cheese into a...

Combine all remaining ingredients EXCEPT cheese into a large mixing bowl. Mix until JUST combined. Overworking the meat will make it tough.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Place about half the mixture into a loaf...

Place about half the mixture into a loaf pan (I use a standard glass bread loaf pan: 9 inches, by 5 inches, by 2 inches.) Press a hole into the centre, working the mixture up the sides a bit. Add 1/2 cup of grated cheese (or more if desired, but just remember you need to cover the cheese!!) Add remaining lentil-mixture and cover the cheese. Press down until even across the top.

Add "meatloaf" to oven and bake, uncovered, for...

Add "meatloaf" to oven and bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove and place a couple of tablespoons of pizza sauce, mushrooms, and remaining cheese onto "meatloaf."

Place back into oven and continue cooking until...

Place back into oven and continue cooking until firm, about 30-40 more minutes.

Remove, allow to cool slightly, carefully remove from...

Remove, allow to cool slightly, carefully remove from pan, slice and serve! Or slice right in the pan!

Chickpea meatloaf is &quot;meaty&quot; (although meatless) and flavourful, with an incredible smoky maple glaze that will have you salivating for more.

Chickpea Meatloaf with Smoked Maple Glaze

flax eggs (or chia eggs)

carrots (peeled & finely chopped)

onion (finely chopped)

chickpeas

tbsp tamari (or soy sauce if not avoiding gluten)

breadcrumbs

yeast

garlic powder

onion powder

smoked paprika

salt + pepper

vegetable broth

tomato paste

maple syrup

cayenne pepper (optional)

Prepare your flax or chia eggs by combining 2 tablespoons of seeds with 6 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and set aside to thicken. Then line a loaf pan with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 400 degrees F convection bake.

Add the chopped carrots and onion to a skillet and dry sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened. Add a tablespoon or two of water if needed to prevent sticking.

Meanwhile, add the chickpeas to a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork, without over mashing. You want most of the chickpeas crushed, but no need to make sure every single one is mashed.

Then add the sautéed veggies along with the tamari, chia eggs, breadcrumbs and all the seasoning (but NOT your smoked maple glaze ingredients) to the same bowl and mix well. Make sure to mix thoroughly to distribute the chia eggs and seasoning very well. Then taste and add salt and pepper, if needed.

Pour the mixture into your prepared loaf pan and press down firmly using your hands or a silicone spatural and smooth the top. Bake for 30 minutes and remove from the oven.

While the loaf is baking, combine all the glaze ingredients in a small pot and bring to a medium boil and cook for 10 minutes, whisking often. This will thicken your sauce slightly.

Brush about one third of the glaze over your meatloaf with a silicone brush and return to the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before transfering to a cuting board. Use the parchment paper to lift and transfer the loaf. Let cool on your cutting board for at least 10 minutes longer, and then slice and serve with the extra glaze.

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