A savory bean-based take on the traditional meatloaf. This dish comes together with black beans, oatmeal, and a medley of spices. This black bean loaf has a nice crust and soft interior that just melts in your mouth. I do think that a vegan meatloaf pretty much *needs* a little coating of ketchup baked into the top, but if that's not your thing, then it's not absolutely essential. Use any tomato sauce to serve, I just mixed 50-50 homemade tomato sauce and ketchup. This vegan meatloaf will be a hit at your next dinner party! Serve it with a side of creamed spinach and mashed potatoes for a hearty comforting, and tasty meal!
Black Bean Loaf [Vegan]
Serves
4
Cooking Time
30
Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans, rinsed
- 1.5 cups quick oats
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped.
- 1 carrot, chopped or grated.
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon liquid aminos
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 tablespoons ketchup (optional)
- Black pepper, to taste
- Water for sautéing.
Preparation
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium pan, water sauté the onions until translucent then add the garlic, pepper and carrot. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, oats and all seasonings. Add in the veggies that you sautéed and mash with a potato masher or fork until well combine but not mushy, If it isn't moist enough add water and if too moist add oats until it holds together.
- Spoon "dough" into a parchment paper lined loaf pan and bake for about 30 minutes, until it has developed a nice crust.
- I served with steamed yams and onions and tomato sauce. Enjoy!
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Nutritional Information
Total Calories: 1609 | Total Carbs: 226 g | Total Fat: 23 g | Total Protein: 70 g | Total Sodium: 3615 g | Total Sugar: 84 g
(Per Serving) Calories: 402 | Carbs: 57 g | Fat: 6 g | Protein: 18 g | Sodium: 904 g | Sugar: 21 g Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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It would be great if a volume measurement or can size was given for the "2 cans of black beans" since can sizes vary by region.
Does this recipe require 2 cups of cooked black beans? 4 cups?
I make other types of black bean loaves and would like to try yours.
Good point!! Did you get a reply? Might it be 14 oz cans or 19 oz cans? I would like to make it using cooked dried beans so also need to know how many ounces so I can convert that to dried.
This looks amazing!! I was looking for a quick dinner option for tonight to have leftovers for lunches, and I think I\’ve just found it! :)
Excellent meatloaf alternative!