Best Vegetarian Meatloaf Recipes

REALLY GOOD VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF (REALLY!)

Steps:

• Add salt to water and boil in a saucepan.
• Add lentils and simmer covered 25-30 minutes, until lentils are soft and most of water is evaporated.
• Remove from fire.
• Drain and partially mash lentils.
• Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
• Stir in onion, oats and cheese until mixed.
• Add egg, tomato sauce, garlic, basil, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Spoon into loaf pan that has been generously sprayed with Pam (non-stick cooking spray) or well-greased.
• Smooth top with back of spoon.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes until top of loaf is dry, firm and golden brown.
• Cool in pan on rack for about 10 minutes.
• Run a sharp knife around edges of pan then turn out loaf onto serving platter.

VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• In a bowl, mix 1/2 the barbeque sauce with the vegetarian burger crumbles, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Season with thyme, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the loaf pan.
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Pour remaining barbeque sauce over the loaf, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until loaf is set.

VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF THAT TASTES LIKE MEATLOAF!

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F
• If crumbles are frozen, microwave crumbles in medium bowl on high for 1-1/2 minute
• Add all remaining ingredients except ketchup; mix lightly. Let stand 5 minute.
• Shape into loaf in 8-inch pie plate; top with ketchup.
• Bake35 minute or until center is done (160ºF).

VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl combine vegetarian ground beef, vegetarian ground beef crumbles, onion, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, sage, garlic powder, mustard, oil, bread cubes and milk. Transfer to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and form into a loaf. Pour tomato sauce on top.
• Place carrots and potatoes around loaf and spray vegetables with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 to 45 minutes; turn vegetables. Bake another 30 to 45 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

VEGETARIAN MEATLESS MEATLOAF WITH LENTILS

Steps:

• Combine broth and lentils in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft and broth is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain extra broth, if necessary. Mash lentils slightly and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
• Add oats, Cheddar cheese, panko, eggs, onion, ketchup, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the lentils and mix well. Transfer mixture to the prepared loaf pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until loaf starts to brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving. Loosen sides using a spatula before slicing.

MUSHROOM WALNUT LOAF(VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF) COPYCAT FROM THE SPOT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl combine all the ingredients and mix well.
• Pour into a 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
• Serve with mushroom walnut gravy.

ALISSA'S VEGETARIAN LENTIL MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Measure the lentils into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover them by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Check occasionally and add more water if needed. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the onion, carrot, bell pepper and wheat germ. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Put the lentils into the food processor and process into a paste. Spoon the lentils into the bowl with the vegetables and mix in the rice, bread crumbs, flax seed, egg whites, tomato sauce and olive oil. Season with thyme, cayenne pepper and salt. Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
• Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and browned on the top. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

TOFU & LENTIL VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine tomato paste, water, wine, garlic, basil, oregano, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and and reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, then set aside.
• Wash and sort through the lentils, removing any sticks, pebbles, etc. and bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Lower the heat and cook the lentils, loosely covered, for about 20 minutes or until soft but not disintegrating. Drain any excess water.
• While the lentils are cooking, make the tofu "ground beef" by draining it very well and drying it off with paper towels, then (here comes the fun part), smash it into a bunch of pieces, so it has a ground beef or scrambled egg like consistency.
• Mix the tofu pieces in a bowl with the pepper (I just shake some on, roughly 1/2 tsp), olive oil, and soy sauce. Brown in a frying pan/skillet for a couple minutes until it somewhat resembles ground beef and let cool for a few minutes.
• Combine the cooked lentils, crumbled and cooked tofu, breadcrumbs, zucchini, egg whites, and about 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce in a large bowl and mix well.
• Shape the mixture into a loaf and place into an ungreased 9 x 5 loaf pan. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes.
• Pour the remaining tomato sauce mix over the top of the loaf, and bake for another 15 minutes.
• Place onto a serving plate and let cool for about 10 minutes before cutting into 8 slices and serving.

VEGETARIAN / VEGAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Grind walnuts in food processor to a powder and set aside.
• Reconstitute soy granules in hot water or vegetable broth according to package directions.
• Coat medium skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
• Add chopped celery and onion and garlic and saute 4-5 minutes or until tender and remove from heat.
• Mash drained tofu in large bowl.
• Mix in walnuts, vegetables, drained soy granules, oats, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, mustard and poultry seasoning and ketchup - salt and pepper to taste.
• Coat 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray and spoon mixture into pan and press.
• Spread a layer of ketchup or barbecue sauce over this, if you like.
• Bake 55-60 minutes or until inserted knife comes clean.

LOWER FAT COTTAGE CHEESE ROAST (VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Drain the cottage cheese in a cloth or coffee filter lined strainer.
• Grease a loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, ketchup, soup mix, walnuts, cereal and onion.
• Spoon into prepared pan.
• Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
• Let the 'roast' rest for 5 to 10 minutes; turn out onto serving platter.

COTTAGE CHEESE ROAST (VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Grease a loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, vegetable oil, soup mix, walnuts, cereal and onion.
• Spoon into prepared pan.
• Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
• Let the 'roast' rest for 5 to 10 minutes; turn out onto serving platter.

VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF - HEALTHY

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 350°F.
• Grind walnuts to powder and set aside.
• Sauté celery, onion, green onion and garlic over medium heat until tender about 4 minutes.
• Remove veggies from heat and let cool while you do the following steps.
• Mash tofu in a bowl and stir in walnuts, feta, oats, soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, parsley, and poultry seasoning.
• Once mixed stir in veggies.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Coat 9X5in loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Add mixture and pack in tightly.
• Top with a thin coat of ketchup.
• Bake for 55 minutes.

VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In frying pan, brown onions in butter.
• Mix veggieburger, onions & butter that you have browned, eggs, bread, sage, garlic powder and cheese.
• Before putting mixture in 9" X 13" pan, butter the bottom & sides of pan. Then layer the bottom with brown sugar. Drizzle ketchup on top -- then you are ready to put mixture in pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees covered with foil for 45 minutes. Take off foil for the last 15 minutes to brown the top.
• Then eat! =o).
• Total bake time = 1 hour.

NOT YOUR MAMA'S MEATLOAF(VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, combine margarine, onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, peppers and garlic. Sauté until onion is clear, about 5 minutes.
• In a bowl, combine oats, nuts, seasonings and bread crumbs. Add the sautéed vegetables and lentils.
• Mix in soy milk as needed, until mixture holds together well.
• Spray a 5 x 9-inch baking pan and pat mixture down firmly. Spread ketchup on top.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Enjoy!

VEGETARIAN BAKED BEAN MEATLOAF!

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Mash beans and breadcrumbs together.
• Add other ingredients and form to a dough.
• If needed, you may add touch of skim/soy milk to thin.
• Place loaf in greased loaf pan.
• Bake approximately 1 hour and enjoy!

BBQ VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Microwave crumbles in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. Add all remaining ingredients except ketchup; mix lightly. Let stand 5 min.
• Shape into loaf in 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray; top with ketchup.
• Bake 35 min. or until done (160ºF).

VEGETARIAN & ORGANIC MEATLOAF MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, vegetable oil, soup mix, walnuts, cereal and onion.
• Spoon into a muffin tin.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Let rest for 5 minutes.

VEGETARIAN LOAF (NO-MEAT MEATLOAF)

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare a WELL greased/oiled 8x4 inch loaf pan and set aside.
• Mix ingredients for TOPPING SAUCE in a small bowl and set aside in refrigerator.
• Mix crumbles, wheat germ, breadcrumbs, and cheese in a large bowl until well blended.
• Add remaining ingredients for LOAF and mix well.
• Turn out mixture into the loaf pan.
• Bake for about 45 minutes (depending on pan size and oven).
• Add TOPPING SAUCE in the last 15 minutes of Baking.
• Let sit in loaf pan for 5-10 minutes to firm up a little before removing.

VEGETARIAN MUSHROOM-WALNUT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms, onions, and bell pepper; cook until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle sage over the vegetables, and cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes more. Transfer vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
• Stir the rice, walnuts, onion soup mix, oat bran, wheat germ, egg whites, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard into the mushroom mixture until thoroughly blended. Spoon into prepared loaf pan, pressing down mixture with a spatula to flatten top.
• Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine vegetarian meat, beef and onion soup mix, garlic and finely diced green peppers.
• 3. Tear bread into small quarter sized crumbs. Add to mixture. Stir well.
• 4. Add oil and beaten eggs. Mix. Add shredded cheese. Mix.
• 5. Spray dish with nonstick spray before putting in oven. Either use loaf pan or make into loaf shape on any pan. Bake about 35 minutes.
• 6. GLAZE: mix ketchup, mustard, brown sugar. Top meatloaf. If you are not using loaf pan, coat the sides as well to prevent it from drying out.