Vegan Savory Rice Loaves

Transform your mealtime with these hearty and delicious Vegan Savory Rice Loaves, a plant-based twist on comfort food that's perfect for vegans and vegetarians alike. Made with wholesome ingredients like nutty brown rice, fresh grated carrots and zucchini, and fragrant herbs like oregano and thyme, this recipe delivers satisfying flavor in every bite. A flaxseed "egg" binds the mixture together, while nutritional yeast adds a savory richness, and a bit of tamari enhances the umami depth. Baked to golden perfection, these rice loaves are not only gluten-free but also packed with nourishing vegetables and protein. Ideal as a centerpiece for dinner or as a make-ahead meal prep option, serve them alongside a crisp side salad or roasted veggies for the ultimate plant-powered feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown rice
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 large Carrot, grated
• 1 medium Zucchini, grated
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Flaxseed meal
• 6 tablespoons Water
• 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Tamari or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
• 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs, gluten-free
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a standard loaf pan or multiple mini loaf pans with olive oil.

Step 2

Cook the brown rice according to package instructions using vegetable broth instead of water for additional flavor. Once cooked, set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

While the rice cooks, prepare the flax egg by combining flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl. Stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the grated carrot and zucchini to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and most of the liquid has evaporated.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, nutritional yeast, tamari, the prepared flax egg, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and breadcrumbs. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly distributed.

Step 8

Fold in the chopped parsley.

Step 9

Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan(s), pressing down gently to compact the rice mixture. This will help the loaves hold their shape.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf feels firm to the touch.

Step 11

Allow the loaves to cool slightly in the pan before carefully removing and slicing.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy your Vegan Savory Rice Loaves with a side salad or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1509.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1783.1

Total Fat 52.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7199.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 289.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.7g	0%
Total Sugars 29.5g
Protein 44.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 351.8mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 2612.4mg	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: 26.3%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 64.0%