Vegan Lentil and Mushroom Meatloaf

flaxseed meal

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: ground flaxseed

Chia seeds provide similar binding properties and are also nutritious.

oats

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while rice is often less expensive.

nutmeg

🥗Healthier: cinnamon

💰Cheaper: allspice

Cinnamon adds warmth and sweetness, while allspice offers a similar flavor profile.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and can be made from scraps.

Pre-heat the oven to 350ºF. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Start by cooking the onion in a pan until browned, about 5 minutes. Then, add the mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes stirring often. Add the garlic, cook for one minute and transfer to a food processor.

Add the rest of the loaf ingredients to the food processor and process/pulse until coarse. You are looking for a mostly uniform mixture, but still with some texture. Avoid over-processing or you will end up with a sticky/mushy loaf.

Transfer in the prepared loaf pan and use a spatula to even its surface.

In a medium bowl, whisk the BBQ glaze ingredients together until smooth.

Spread the glaze over the loaf and bake for 45-50 minutes. Then, let the loaf cool down for 10 minutes before unmolding and slicing.

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