Satisfy your meatloaf cravings with this easy vegan, gluten free version, complete with a speedy flavorful gravy and creamy mashed potato, all under 400 calories and under $1/£1 per serving.
1TeaspoonVegetable StockOR 1 teaspoon bouillon powder or ½ stock cube.
1TeaspoonItalian Seasoningor ½ teaspoon of basil, ½ teaspoon of oregano, and ½ teaspoon parsley.
Glaze
2TablespoonsTomato Puree (Paste)
2TablespoonsMaple Syrup
1TablespoonRed Wine Vinegar
Mashed Potato
520gWhite Potatoes
100mlMilk(I Used Soya Milk)
½Teaspoon Salt
Vegetables
400gBroccoli
Gravy
3TablespoonsGluten-Free Flour
2TeaspoonsVegetable StockOR 2 teaspoons bouillon powder or ½ stock cube.
1TeaspoonSausage Seasoningor ½ teaspoon sage, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of black pepper
1Tablespoon(15g) Vegan Butter
1CupBoiling Water
1TablespoonTamari
Instructions
Vegan Meatloaf
Add all of the ingredients for the vegan meatloaf to a food processor and process until everything is still a little bit chunky. If you don’t want to use a food processor you can mash the beans, chop the vegetables very finely, and mix the ingredients in a large bowl.
Line a loaf pan (at least 8.5 x 4 .5 x 2.5) with parchment/ greaseproof paper and press down the mixture into the pan.
Mix the glaze ingredients together in a small bowl and spread it across the top of the loaf.
Bake at 180C/ 350F for 1 hour.
Leave the loaf pan on top of a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.
Lift out the loaf using the parchment paper and slice it into 8 slices. Each serving contains 2 slices.
Serve with mashed potato, vegetables, and gravy.
Mashed Potato
Wash and chop the potatoes and add them to a pan of boiling water. Boil for 10-15 minutes until soft.
Mash the potatoes with the plant milk and salt.
Vegetables
Wash the broccoli and add to a medium pan of boiling water over a high heat.
Boil for 5 minutes or until you can easily poke a fork through it.
Gravy
Melt the butter in a pan over a low to medium heat.
Mix the flour, salt, stock, and seasoning together in a small bowl.
Add the flour mixture into the pan and whisk until it incorporates.
Add half of the boiling water to the pan and whisk it constantly. Then pour the other half of the water in and whisk until smooth.
Finally, mix in the tamari.
This gravy is pretty thick so if you like it thinner, add 1 tablespoon of hot water at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
Notes
Storage: The elements of this recipe keep for up to 4 days in the fridge in an air-tight container. It also freezes well for up to 3 months. Defrost it before using it. Reheat it by warming it up gently in a pan.Nutritional Information: The nutritional information is for one serving of the entire meal including side dishes, sauces, veg, garnishes, and any other elements listed under the ingredients. Here are the full instructions for the mashed potatoes, homemade instant gravy, and you can upgrade your broccoli to vegan cheesy broccoli.