Vegan Meatloaf – Nut Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups nuts I use a combination of raw or roasted cashews, raw walnuts, raw pecans
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 teaspoons oil or use 1/4 cup broth
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms cremini or white or a mix
• 1 cup butternut squash cubed
• 2 teaspoons Italian herbs 1/2 tsp each thyme, ground sage, rosemary, oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning poultry seasoning is just herbs,. or use more sage and thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon canela optional
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt less or more depending on if the breadcrumbs are already salty, if using regular or low sodium soy sauce etc
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gf, or use a combination of balsamic vinegar and coconut aminos for soyfree
• 2 eggs flax, mix 2 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 5 tbsp water
• 2/3 cup breadcrumbs use glutenfree breadcrumbs or coarsely ground oats for glutenfree
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari , or use 1/4 tsp salt plus 1 tbsp broth for soyfree
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha optional

Nutrition

• Calories : 250 calories
• Carbohydrate : 20 grams
• Cholesterol : 55 milligrams
• Fat : 17 grams
• Fiber : 4 grams
• Protein : 10 grams
• SaturatedFat : 1.5 grams
• Sodium : 800 milligrams
• Sugar : 7 grams