The Legendary ‘Granny’s Meatloaf’ Vegan Loaf
The Legendary ‘Granny’s Meatloaf’ Vegan Loaf
Granny’s Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food—perfectly savory with a sticky, sweet ketchup glaze. The smell while it’s baking is sure to bring everyone to your kitchen. Serve with mashed potatoes and greens for a traditional Sunday night meal.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Frying pan or cast-iron skillet
- Microwave-safe bowl or pot for reconstituting TVP
- Food processor (optional)
- mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons and cups
Ingrediënten
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. onion powder
- 320 g diced yellow onion
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup 272 g organic ketchup, plus extra for basting
- 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 cups 216 g vital wheat gluten flour
- 3 cups 288 g TVP granules
- 2.5 cups 590 g vegetable broth or water
- 30 ml soy sauce or tamari
Instructies
Option 1:
- Mix the TVP granules, vegetable broth, and soy sauce in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes.
Option 2:
- Mix the TVP and soy sauce, bring the vegetable broth to a boil, pour over the TVP, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Set aside.
- In a frying pan or cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent and just beginning to brown, about 7-10 minutes.
- Combine the pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, ketchup, wheat gluten, and sautéed onion and garlic mixture.
- Stir this into the reconstituted TVP mixture.
- Knead the mixture together with your hands, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
- (Optional step) Place half of the mixture in the food processor and process until it forms a paste.
- Mix this back into the other half.
- Shape the mixture into a large loaf shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush a thin layer of ketchup on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, remove from the oven, brush on another layer of ketchup, and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes until firm and the ketchup is dark and sticky.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
For the ultimate comfort food experience, serve this savory loaf with a heaping side of creamy mashed potatoes and a vibrant green vegetable, such as steamed green beans or roasted broccoli. It’s the perfect meal to warm you up on a chilly evening.Wine Advice:
Pairing wine with this hearty, savory dish is surprisingly simple. You need a wine that’s light enough not to overwhelm the subtle flavors, but has enough character to stand up to the rich umami. A light-bodied red like a Pinot Noir is the perfect companion. Its notes of cherry and cranberry will beautifully complement the savory herbs and spices, while its smooth finish won’t compete with that glorious, sticky ketchup glaze.Nutritional Information
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 5 g | Salt: 1.2 g
