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Vegan Meatloaf

This Vegan Meatloaf Recipe With Gravy delivers classic comfort flavors without animal products, combining hearty plant protein, savory herbs, and rich mushroom gravy for a satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegan
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP)
  • 2/3 cup vegetable broth warm
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed plus 6 tbsp water for flax egg
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Gravy
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine TVP and warm vegetable broth. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Mix flaxseed and water. Let gel for 5 minutes.
  4. Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms in olive oil until softened.
  5. In a large bowl, combine oat flour, nutritional yeast, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add hydrated TVP, sautéed vegetables, and flax egg. Mix thoroughly.
  7. Press mixture into lined loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes until firm and golden.
Gravy Preparation
  1. Melt vegan butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in vegetable broth until smooth.
  4. Add mushrooms and soy sauce. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
Serving
  1. Slice loaf after resting for 10 minutes and serve with warm gravy.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.