Meatloaf for the plant-based diet, no added fat

Low Fat Meat-less Meatloaf
or "Have I died and gone to heaven? Loaf"

The first step is to turn on the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.  Okay, you are on your way to bliss so hum a little tune.

Combine:

1/2 cup boiling water with
1/2 cup dry TVP granules, or beef flavored TSP and set aside while you get everything else going.

In a food processor, combine the following:

1/2 box firm silken tofu
1/2 cup walnuts 
1/4 cup flaxseed meal 
1 VeganEgg (2 tbsp powder plus 1/2 cup cold water, blended)
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon paste, or "not-beef" flavor
2 tablespoons fresh parsley—don't skip this!

1 tablespoon fresh basil
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 tablespoon vegan worcestershire sauce—don't skip this
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Pour into very large bowl along with:

1/2 cup chopped celery 

1 cup chopped mushrooms

1/4 cup finely sliced or shredded carrot

1 cup of dry breadcrumbs (if you are out, put three slices of whole grain bread through the food processor and use that instead, or oatmeal or soda cracker crumbs)

3/4 cup vital wheat gluten (this will act like the glue that hold it together and provides support so you can slice the loaf)

Roll up your sleeves and stir it all together (don't forget the TVP—I can't tell you how many times I forget that….) Knead for a couple of minutes to get the gluten forming.
Form into a loaf shape and place in one large or two medium sized bread pans (lightly spray-oiled).

Brush the top with the super-fantastic-extra-special red sauce (really, don't skip this part):

8 tablespoons ketchup
4 tablespoons brown sugar or date sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Bake for  75 minutes, remove from oven and let sit for 30 minutes before devouring.  If you want it done quicker, use two smaller pans. If baking as two medium loaves adjust the time down to an hour.

I like to serve it with potato slices (un-fried in the oven with herbs and pepper on a non-stick baking sheet).
And definitely serve it with more sauce on the side.
Don't forget the spinach salad.