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    Vegan Meatloaf Made With Rice

    Published: Jan 20, 2025 · by Annie. · This post may contain affiliate or amazon links.
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    Vegan Meatloaf Made With Rice, a savory and a hearty dish made with brown rice, rolled oats and no added beans.
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    This Vegan Meatloaf Made With Rice is hearty and filling.

    Made with brown rice, rolled oats and no added beans, this meatloaf is savory and satisfying, making it perfect for a plant-based or vegan meal.

    Vegan Meatloaf Made With Rice, a savory and a hearty dish made with  brown rice, rolled oats and no added beans.

    What you will read about in this recipe.

    • What is Meatloaf Made With Rice?
    • Why we love Meatloaf made with rice.
    • Ingredients needed to make this vegan meatloaf.
    • Tips for making the best brown rice meatloaf.
    • How to make Vegan Meatloaf Made With Rice
    • How to store vegan meatloaf.
    • Print the recipe for Vegan Meatloaf Made With Rice

    What is Meatloaf Made With Rice?

    Meatloaf Made With Rice is a savory and a hearty dish made with brown rice in place of meat.

    I like that this meatloaf alternative is full of healthier ingredients.

    Have you tried my recipe for Green Bean and Tomato Salad?

    That Green Bean Salad is a colorful salad that is tossed with a simple lemon dressing that perfectly brings out the flavors in the beans and tomatoes in every bite. This meatloaf would go great when served with that vegan bean salad!

    Dried italian herbs are used to season this meatloaf. You can find a selection of dried italian herbs here.

    Vegan Meatloaf Made With Rice, a savory and a hearty dish made with  brown rice, rolled oats and no added beans.

    Why we love Meatloaf made with rice.

    This is a flavorful and filling dish that is made without adding meat. Because it is so savory and rich, this meatloaf is a perfect alternative to the usual meatloaf.

    Here is what else we like about this recipe.

    • This is a quick and easy recipe that takes about an hour to make.
    • Loaded with carrots, pecan nuts, brown rice, and rolled oats this plant-based meatloaf is very satisfying.
    • The ingredients used in this recipe are healthier ingredients making this a healthier choice when compared to the usual meatloaf.
    • Personalizing this meatloaf is as easy as swapping out the chipotle sauce with barbecue sauce or adding your favorite seasonings .
    • This meatloaf alternative can be served just like you would serve a regular meatloaf.
    • Leftovers taste great as is or in a sandwich with Homemade Vegan Sandwich Bread.
    Vegan Meatloaf Made With Rice, a savory and a hearty dish made with  brown rice, rolled oats and no added beans.

    Ingredients needed to make this vegan meatloaf.

    • Onion. Diced or cut small.
    • Carrots. Your carrots should be chopped into small pieces.
    • Pecans. Whole or sliced can be used.
    • Garlic. Your garlic should be minced or sliced small.
    • Olive Oil. Used for sautéing the ingredients.
    • Chipotle Sauce Added for a bit of sweet and spicy flavor.
    • Tomato Sauce . Helps to hold the ingredients together and to make this dish taste like a meatloaf.
    • Brown Rice. Your brown rice should be precooked and cooled.
    • Oats. Rolled oats give this meatloaf a rich and chewy texture that is expected from a meatloaf.

    Tips for making the best brown rice meatloaf.

    Brown rice is used in this recipe as a substitute for meat as it is the base of the structure in this meatloaf. Alternatives that can be used with or instead of the rice include bulgur wheat (which should be soaked first) or quinoa.

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    More helpful tips for you.

    1. A red onion was used in making my meatloaf but, you can use the onion of your choice.
    2. Pecans were used in making my meatloaf for flavor and for texture. Walnuts are an alternative to pecans.
    3. If the chipotle sauce is used but, can be substituted with barbecue sauce.
    4. You can make this recipe even easier to make by using already Cooked brown rice .
    5. A food processor is used to combine together ingredients in this recipe. You can use a large mixing bowl to combine the ingredients instead.
    6. For a bit of extra filling and texture you can add a half cup of breadcrumbs.
    Vegan Meatloaf Made With Rice, a savory and a hearty dish made with  brown rice, rolled oats and no added beans.

    How to make Vegan Meatloaf Made With Rice

    Prep Time: 20 minutes .
    Bake Time: 30 minutes .
    Servings: 6 .

    1. Prepare. Gather and prepare your ingredients as indicated. Also, prep a loaf pan well for nonstick. Lastly, preheat your oven to 350.
    2. Sauté. In a large skillet on medium heat, warm your oil for one minute. Then add the chopped carrots and onions along with the minced garlic and sauté until soft and the onion is translucent. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the ingredients cool for a minute or so.
    3. Process. Place the chipotle sauce, tomato sauce, pecan nuts, dried italian herbs into your food processor and give the ingredients a quick pulse. Then add the ingredients from the skillet to the processor and process until combined.
    4. Rice and Oats. Add your cooked rice to your food processor and give the ingredients a few pulses. Then add the rolled oats and process until the ingredients are combined.
    5. Bake. Transfer your processed ingredients to your prepared loaf pan and the bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top of the meatloaf is golden brown.
    6. Serve. Let the meatloaf sit in the loaf pan for a few minutes before inverting it over a plate or cutting board to slice. You can brush tomato or barbecue sauce over the meatloaf before serving.

    Expert Tip 👉 Make this meatloaf even more like the original by serving it with some Vegan Gravy!

    Vegan Meatloaf Made With Rice, a savory and a hearty dish made with  brown rice, rolled oats and no added beans.

    How to store vegan meatloaf.

    Once your meatloaf has fully cooled in can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, vegan meatloaf should keep for for up to four days refrigerated or frozen for up to a few months.

    You may also be interested in these vegan recipe ideas.

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    Vegan Meatloaf Made With Rice, a savory and a hearty dish made with brown rice, rolled oats and no added beans.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time50 minutes mins
    Course: Dinner, Meal
    Cuisine: Vegan, vegetarian
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    Servings: 6

    Equipment

    • Loaf Pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Onion. --Diced
    • 2 cups Carrots. --chopped
    • ½ cup Pecans.
    • 3 tsp Garlic --minced
    • 1 tbsp Olive Oil.
    • 2 tbsp Chipotle Sauce
    • ⅓ cup Tomato Sauce
    • 2 cups Brown Rice. --precooked and cooled.
    • 1 cup Oats. --Rolled

    Instructions

    • Prepare. Gather and prepare your ingredients as indicated. Also, prep a loaf pan well for nonstick. Lastly, preheat your oven to 350.
    • Sauté. In a large skillet on medium heat, warm your oil for one minute. Then add the chopped carrots and onions along with the minced garlic and sauté until soft and the onion is translucent. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the ingredients cool for a minute or so.
    • Process. Place the chipotle sauce, tomato sauce, pecan nuts, dried italian herbs into your food processor and give the ingredients a quick pulse. Then add the ingredients from the skillet to the processor and process until combined.
    • Rice and Oats. Add your cooked rice to your food processor and give the ingredients a few pulses. Then add the rolled oats and process until the ingredients are combined.
    • Bake. Transfer your processed ingredients to your prepared loaf pan and the bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top of the meatloaf is golden brown.
    • Serve. Let the meatloaf sit in the loaf pan for a few minutes before inverting it over a plate or cutting board to slice. You can brush tomato or barbecue sauce over the meatloaf before serving.

    Recipe Notes

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    Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
    To make this recipe fully vegan, please make sure that you are using fully vegan ingredients.
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    January 20, 2025
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7226IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
    Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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