Monday, April 15, 2019

The Most Delicious Meatless Black Bean Meatloaf with Creamy Avocado Verde Sauce (vegan, gluten free)


A meatless black bean 'meatloaf' packed with spices, cilantro, corn and topped with the creamiest 3-ingredient sauce. #vegan #glutenfree #cleaneating

A meatless black bean 'meatloaf' packed with spices, cilantro, corn and topped with the creamiest 3-ingredient sauce. #vegan #glutenfree #cleaneating

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, if you like heat
  • 1/4 cup finely diced cilantro
  • 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup sweet corn (organic preferred)
  • 1/2 cup gluten free oats
  • 1/2 cup gluten free oat flour (you can make your own!)
  • freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
  • For the sauce:
  • 1/3 cup salsa verde (green salsa)
  • 1/2 avocado, mashed
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flaxseed meal and 1/2 cup water to a small bowl and place in the refrigerator while you make the rest of the loaf. The flaxseed meal will help bind the loaf together.
  3. Place large pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Once oil is hot, add in onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrots and jalapeno; saute for 5-7 minutes or until onions are translucent and carrots begin to soften a bit. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spices and cilantro; set aside.