Vegetarian Meatloaf

For those vegetarians who miss the taste of meatloaf, here is a tasty vegetarian version that matches the flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ⅓ cup minced onion
• 1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian burger crumbles
• ½ cup soft bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
• ¼ teaspoon parsley flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Pour remaining barbeque sauce over the loaf, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until loaf is set.