Vegetarian Keto Meatloaf

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive oil

1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped

1 cup finely chopped mushrooms

2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cup panko bread crumbs

1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

2 Tbsp, low-sodium soy sauce

1 Tbsp. vegan Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup barbecue sauce

1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

kosher sailt

freshly ground black pepper

 

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 375º and line a 5×8 loaf pan with parchment or foil. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, celery, carrot and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are soft and most of the liquid has cooked out., 6-8 minutes.

Step 2:

Using a potato masher in a large bowl or food processor, mash the chickpeas until a rough paste forms. (A few larger pieces of chickpea are ok) Transfer to a large bowl if using processor.

Step 3:

Add cooked vegetables, bread crumbs, parsley, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to the bowl with chickpeas. In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup and barbecue sauce. Add half of this mixture to the bowl with the chickpeas. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step4:

Transfer chickpea mixture to prepared loaf pan, packing the mixture in gently. Smooth top, then brush with half of the remaining ketchup mixture and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, brush with remaining ketchup mixture, and bake 30 minutes more.

Step 5:

Let cool 10 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve