Meatless Loaf (Halloween)

Preheat a pan on the stove to medium heat and your oven to 375F.⁠

Saute diced onion with water or vegetable broth until translucent. Set aside to cool.⁠⠀

Process chickpeas and mushrooms together until crumbly, but not quite a paste.⁠⠀

Transfer chickpea and mushroom mixture to a bowl and add cornmeal, onion, Italian seasoning, sea salt, black pepper, and onions. Mix well.⁠⠀

In a separate bowl, mix liquid smoke, vegetable broth, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup.⁠⠀

Mix liquid into dry and mix well.⁠⠀

Add vital wheat gluten and mix well for 2-3 minutes.⁠⠀

On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, sprayed foil or a Silpat mat, pour your mixture. Using your hands, press into a bone shape or any other “spooky” shape you desire (if making for Halloween)! You could also use a themed cake pan.⁠⠀

Coat with a thick layer of BBQ sauce.⁠⠀

Bake for 1 hr 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. You can start checking around the 1 hr mark.⁠⠀

Let sit for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving.⁠⠀