As a rich source of vitamins, minerals + fiber, chickpeas may offer a variety of health benefits, such as improving digestion, aiding weight management + reducing the risk of several diseases. Additionally, chickpeas are high in protein + make an excellent replacement for meat in vegetarian + vegan diets.
I personally prefer not to use liquid smoke in this recipe, so I left that as optional for you. But, I do love Annie’s vegan Worcestershire sauce which is key. It gives it a smoky, sweet, savory flavor with a delicious tang. My brother + father (both meat eaters) took a bite + said it tastes like real meatloaf...but even better!
Whether you are a meat lover or not, this dish is for you!
I love that this recipe is so healthy! It is so easy to create simple, yummy dishes that taste like the real deal. The homemade tomato glaze is absolutely mouth watering! It is a healthy, yummy all natural ketchup made without refined sugar.
Ingredients:
Loaf
○ 2 tsp coconut oil (I use: Dr. Bronner's)
○ 1/4 Cup of (chopped) red onion
○ 2 stalks celery (chopped)
○ 5 cloves garlic (minced)
○ 15 oz. can of chickpeas, drained + rinsed
○ 1 3/4 Cup of blended cooked mushrooms (cook then food process)
○ 2 tablespoons liquid smoke (Optional)
○ 3 tsp Annie’s vegan Worcestershire sauce
○ 1 1/4 Cup of stale gluten free breadcrumbs (I use: Food For Life: Ezekiel bread or Silver Hills Bakery, both at Whole Foods)
○ 1/2 tsp sea salt
○ 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
○ 2 flax eggs (I use: pasture raised Vital Farms brand - brown box + mix with ground flax-meal)
○ 3 tbs organic tomato paste
○ 3/4 tsp thyme (I use: Simply Organic brand but you can use fresh if you prefer)
Homemade Ketchup Glaze
○ 2 tbs organic (no sugar added) tomato paste
○ 1 tsp maple syrup (I use: 365 brand, Dark Maple Syrup)
○ 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
○ 1 tsp Amy's vegan worcestershire sauce
○ 1/4 tsp sea salt
