Meatless Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy Recipe

Name: Meatless Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Japanese eggplants (about 3); 1/2 cup walnuts; 1 pound firm tofu; 8 ounces shiitake or button mushrooms, stemmed; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup wheat germ; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves; 1 large egg, plus 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 ounces shitake, cremini, or button mushrooms; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon Marsala or sherry; 1 cup vegetable broth, homemade or low sodium canned; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 1 teaspoon leaves; 1/4 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 pound Japanese eggplants (about 3)
1/2 cup walnuts
1 pound firm tofu
8 ounces shiitake or button mushrooms, stemmed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
1 large egg, plus 1 egg white
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 ounces shitake, cremini, or button mushrooms
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Marsala or sherry
1 cup vegetable broth, homemade or low sodium canned
2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 1 teaspoon leaves
1/4 cup heavy cream

1
For the loaf: Over a gas burner or under an electric broiler, char the eggplants until the skin is black, turning as needed to cook all sides evenly.
2
Wrap in foil and set aside to steam for 20 minutes.
3
Remove from the foil and gently brush the skin off or rinse under warm water.
4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
5
Pulse the walnuts in a food processor until finely ground.
6
Transfer to a large bowl.
7
Pulse the eggplant, tofu, and mushrooms into small pieces.
8
Add mixture to the walnuts along with the remaining loaf ingredients.
9
Mix together until evenly combined.
10
Transfer the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart loaf pan or casserole dish and bake for 1 hour.
11
For the gravy: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
12
Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
13
Season mushrooms with salt and pepper to taste.
14
Scatter the flour over the mushrooms and stir until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
15
Add the marsala and broth and bring to a boil, cooking until thickened, about 2 minutes.
16
Add the cream and fresh thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper.
17
Unmold the meatless loaf, slice, and serve with the mushroom gravy.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Japanese eggplants (about 3), 1/2 cup walnuts, 1 pound firm tofu, 8 ounces shiitake or button mushrooms, stemmed, and more.

Yes, Meatless Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Meatless Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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