Homemade black bean meatless meatloaf that is packed full of vegetables. This recipe is full of delicious savory flavors that make a perfect loaf. Meatless meatloaf is a great plant-based / vegan dinner option. It’s completely healthy, oil-free and gluten-free.
Meatloaf is one of those foods that you either love it or hate it. However, a plant-based meatless meatloaf is a gamechanger and something everyone will love! This recipe is made using black beans, oats, and loads of vegetables. It's a great way to sneak in extra veggies.
The loaf itself is full of flavor. It's also super moist and a great meatless Monday dinner option.
What to Eat With Black Bean Meatless Meatloaf
Homemade mashed potatoes are the perfect paring to meatloaf. This recipe is super easy and makes the most perfect garlicky mashed potatoes. It is also a completely dairy-free recipe, and I promise, you won't even miss it!
Also, I love having a side of veggies to go with it. I made seasoned green beans, which are super simple, I just took frozen green beans and defrosted them. Then, add smoked paprika, garlic powder and salt. That's it!
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Black Bean Meatless Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 cans cans of black beans (or 4 cups)
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup button mushrooms
- 1 carrot
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 can tomato paste
- 2 flax eggs (instructions below)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- ketchup
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Prepare your flax egg. Add 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed to 6 tablespoons of warm water in a small bowl and set aside.
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Add bell pepper, onion, garlic cloves, mushrooms, carrot and spinach to a food processor and pulse until everything is fine and minced.
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Put veggie mixture into a frying pan and saute with a little bit of water or vegetable broth until soft.
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While the veggies are cooking, mash only half of the beans using a food processor.
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Then, using a large mixing bowl, add veggie mixture, all of the beans, parsley, tomato paste, flax egg, oats, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
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Mix until everything is combine.
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Put mixture into either a grease pan or a pan with parchment paper.
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Cover the top of the mixture with desired amount of ketchup.
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Cook in the oven for 1 hour or until done. The time it takes to cook will depend on the pan used to cook the meatloaf. I used a glass baking dish.
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Cut into desired sized pieces and serve with a side of homemade mashed potatoes.
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This is baking right now. If the cooked loaf tastes as good as the raw loaf…oh my! it’s going to be awesome!!
Wow, this was really good! Thank you for the recipe!
Hi Frances!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
– Alexis
no where do you put the size of the pan required…. could you advise please
Hi Christina!
If you want the more traditional meatloaf, you can use a 9×5 bread pan. I also use a 11×7 baking pan for more square pieces.
– Alexis
I’ve got two loaf pans of this in the oven. It looks so good! Question: can any extra be frozen if well wrapped?
Thank you!
Hi Marjorie!
Yes, it can be frozen. The texture may change slightly, but it will be just as tasty. Hope you enjoy!
– Alexis
Thank you! It was delicious! 😋
So glad you liked it!!
Alexis,
I made your Black Bean Meatless Meatloaf today. Served it with a side of oil-free fries. It was excellent! My husband and daughter loved it too. Thanks for the recipe.
Hi Polly!
I am so glad you and your family liked this meatless meatloaf recipe! Sounds delicious with a side of fries. Thanks for sharing!
– Alexis
I just discovered your blog today. I’ve been plant based for 1 1/2 years and one of my five kids (13yo) has not enjoyed many of my dishes. I think he’ll like this one!
Hi Cori !
I love this meatloaf recipe and I bet he will too! Let me know if you make it and thanks for checking out my blog!
– Alexis
I can’t wait to try these recipes.
Thanks
Hi Janine!
Let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!!
– Alexis