Vegan BBQ Meatloaf

Did you grow up enjoying meatloaf as a family tradition? There are some foods that just feel comfortable and meatloaf is one of them. And, when it’s served with a veggie and mashed potatoes, it completes the picture – and the feelings of comfort.

Not only that, but I love BBQ and Vegan BBQ Meatloaf sauce if amazing! A lot of recipes use lentils, but to save time, this uses canned black beans. You can always use 1 1/2 cup fresh is you have them.

I think you’ll enjoy this slightly spicy version of meatloaf. I’ve tried many meatloaf versions (and veggie burgers) that just don’t cut it. They either fall apart or the flavor is bland, but this version won’t be disappointing.

Although the addition of olives seems strange, it’s a great way to add flavor, yet you can’t really taste the olives in the finished product. The sun-dried tomatoes and wine also add a “beefy” note.

You won’t want to miss this plant-based dinner recipes:

• Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa
• Easy Chana Masala With Chickpeas & Yams
• Enchilada Casserole
• Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
• Vietnamese Tofu Noodle Bowl

I love to serve this with mashed potatoes and be sure to include the skins if they’re organic.  That’s where most of the nutrition lies. Top with mushroom gravy (you can leave out the mushrooms if you want). I’ve served it with Brussels sprouts sweetened with a few raisins.

You could also make this recipe into burgers! I hope it meets your expectations.

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Vegan BBQ Meatloaf! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

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Vegan BBQ Meatloaf

A beautiful home cooked vegan version of meatloaf that's sure to satisfy your toughest critics. Serve with mashed potatoes or oven baked potato wedges.

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Rating: 3.42
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Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

60 minutes

Servings

people MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1, 15 oz. can low sodium black beans rinsed and drained (or 1 1/2 cups homemade )
• 1/2 block tempeh original soy, sliced
• 1/3 yellow onion chopped
• 2 carrots peeled and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic chopped
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (soaked in warm water to soften)
• 1/3 cup seeded Kalamata olives cut in half
• 2 Tbl red wine (optional)
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 3 Tbl ground flaxseeds
• 1 tsp sea salt and pepper to taste

BBQ Sauce (or use your favorite store-bought)

• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 Tbl garlic powder
• 1 Tbl yellow mustard
• 1 Tbl maple syrup
• 2 Tbl balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbl unsulphured regular molasses
• 2 Tbl sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. This is pretty hot so use accordingly.

Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 60 minutes Servings people MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1, 15 oz. can low sodium black beans rinsed and drained (or 1 1/2 cups homemade ) 1/2 block tempeh original soy, sliced 1/3 yellow onion chopped 2 carrots peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic chopped 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (soaked in warm water to soften) 1/3 cup seeded Kalamata olives cut in half 2 Tbl red wine (optional) 1/2 cup cornmeal 3 Tbl ground flaxseeds 1 tsp sea salt and pepper to taste BBQ Sauce (or use your favorite store-bought) 1 6 oz can tomato paste 1/2 cup water 1 tsp sea salt 1 Tbl garlic powder 1 Tbl yellow mustard 1 Tbl maple syrup 2 Tbl balsamic vinegar 2 Tbl unsulphured regular molasses 2 Tbl sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. This is pretty hot so use accordingly.

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 5" loaf pan with oil or use parchment paper.

BBQ Sauce

1. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and whisk until combined. Can be made ahead of time.

Meatloaf

1. Saute onion, carrots and garlic in 1/4 cup water until water has evaporated and the veggies are mostly tender.
2. Add 1/2 of the black beans, the tempeh and cooked onion mixture to bowl of a food processor. Pulse a couple of times.
3. Add the cornmeal, flaxseed, softened sun-dried tomatoes, olives and 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, salt and pepper. Pulse the processor, scraping the sides to make sure all is mixed. Don't over process.
4. Mash the rest of the black beans slightly with a fork and add them to the processor bowl. Pulse to just combine, leaving some bigger pieces of the beans.
5. Pour the mixture into the loaf pan and spread to all corners with a spatula, flattening the top.
6. Let sit for about 20 minutes to let the cornmeal absorb some of the moisture.
7. Spread 1/4 cup BBQ sauce on top.
8. Bake 60 minutes or until firm. Check the top as it cooks to make sure it's not burning. Add foil if it's getting too brown.
9. Let sit for 30 minutes so that it firms up.

Nutrition/Notes

BBQ sauce inspired by The Vegan 8.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan BBQ Meatloaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204 Calories from Fat 41

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.5g 7%

Saturated Fat 0.8g 4%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 361mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 31.7g 11%

Dietary Fiber 8g 32%

Sugars 3.4g

Protein 10.5g 21%

Vitamin A 19%

Vitamin C 9%

Calcium 8%

Iron 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.