Vegan Meatless Loaf with Seitan

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this hearty Vegan Meatless Loaf made with seitan, a protein-packed plant-based alternative that's perfect for any dinner table. Bursting with rich, savory flavors thanks to a delightful blend of vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and sage, this dish offers a satisfying texture that rivals traditional meatloaf. Finely sautéed onion, carrot, and celery add natural sweetness and depth, while a tangy glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard bakes into a sticky, caramelized topping. Quick to prepare and oven-baked to perfection, this meatless loaf pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing vegan dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups vital wheat gluten
• 0.5 cups chickpea flour
• 0.25 cups nutritional yeast
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoons ground sage
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.75 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 carrot, finely grated
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 0.5 cups breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cups ketchup (for topping)
• 1 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground sage. Mix well.

Step 3

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, tomato paste, and vegetable broth until smooth. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, grated carrot, and chopped celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Let this mixture cool slightly.

Step 5

Add the sautéed vegetables to the dry ingredients. Pour in the wet mixture and mix everything together until it forms a cohesive dough-like consistency.

Step 6

Knead the mixture in the bowl for 1–2 minutes to develop the gluten, ensuring it becomes firm and stretchy.

Step 7

Mix in the breadcrumbs and knead again briefly to incorporate.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan. Press it down firmly and evenly into a loaf shape.

Step 9

In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to make the glaze. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the loaf.

Step 10

Cover the loaf pan with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes to develop a crispy glaze.

Step 11

Remove the loaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1027.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2285.9

Total Fat 45.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4061.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 45.6g
Protein 289.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 710.2mg	0%
Iron 27.9mg	0%
Potassium 2707.5mg	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: 17.5%

Protein: 49.8%

Carbs: 32.8%