Meatless Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 large shallot
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 green pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 x 12oz package of vege-crumble
• 1 x 12oz package of sausage-flavored crumble
• 2 eggs
• 4oz tomato sauce (with Basil, Oregano and Garlic for extra mmmmm)
• Ketchup
• 2 tbsp milk
• 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 x packet of meatload seasoning
• Non-stick baking spray
• 8″ x 4″ x 4″ baking pan (for making the loaf)

Method

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
• Dice the green pepper, shallot into tiny pieces
• In a small frying pan, saute the pepper, shallot with the butter on med/high heat until pieces are slightly browned
• At about 5 minutes into the sauteing, add the garlic powder, then cook for another 5 minutes (that should be enough time to brown the pieces)
• While the pepper and shallot are cooking, mix the vege-crumble and sausage crumble in a microwaveable-safe bowl. Heat this in the microwave for 4-6 minutes.
• Add two eggs to the crumble mixture with the tomato sauce and milk. Mix very well.
• Add the breadcrumbs to the mixture, and mix well again.
• Now add the sauteed vegetables, and meatloaf seasoning and mix throughout.
• Spray the baking pan with the non-stick spray, then pour/spread the mixture into the pan. It should fill almost to the top of a 8x4x4 pan.
• Smooth the top of the mixture…this will help make a crust on the top.
• Place into the oven for 20-25 minutes, depending on how crusty you like the top to be. You could always broil at the very end if you’re brave enough.
• Remove from the oven when you’re happy with it, cut into 1″ slices, add ketchup.

These meatloaf slices go really well on sandwich rolls, potato rolls, or just plain without bread. Salt and Pepper to taste as always…but this one is probably good without any extra seasonings.

Remember, experiment with the veges you add, the flavors you mix in, and you’ll be easily able to make this meatloaf your own.

Enjoy!