Dairy-Free Savory Vegetable Loaf

Elevate your plant-based cooking game with this hearty and wholesome Dairy-Free Savory Vegetable Loaf, a perfect main course for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone seeking a nutritious and flavor-packed meal. Bursting with vibrant vegetables like carrots, zucchini, red bell peppers, and spinach, this loaf combines protein-rich chickpeas, almond flour, and rolled oats for a satisfying texture. Infused with dried herbs, a touch of nutritional yeast, and soy sauce, every bite is a savory delight with a depth of umami flavor. Made without dairy or eggs, this recipe relies on a flaxseed and water mixture to hold everything together, ensuring a moist yet firm consistency. Simple to prepare and oven-baked to golden perfection, it’s ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or as a centerpiece dish for gatherings. Pair it with your favorite sauce or salad for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1 medium zucchini, grated
• 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseeds and water, then set aside for 10 minutes to thicken.

Step 3

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a sauté pan. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Add minced garlic, grated carrot, grated zucchini, and chopped red bell pepper to the onion. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until roughly mashed.

Step 7

Add the soaked flaxseed mixture, sautéed vegetables, rolled oats, almond flour, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, dried thyme, dried basil, black pepper, and sea salt to the chickpeas. Mix well until fully combined.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing down firmly to compact the loaf.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and firm to the touch.

Step 10

Allow the loaf to cool slightly in the pan before removing and slicing to serve. Enjoy your Dairy-Free Savory Vegetable Loaf warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1317.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1761.8

Total Fat 94.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4409.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.0g	0%
Total Sugars 33.9g
Protein 71.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 640.3mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 3397.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.9%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 38.6%