Spicy Chickpea and Mushroom Loaf (vegan) Recipe

Name: Spicy Chickpea and Mushroom Loaf (vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large brown onion; 4-5 cloves garlic; 1 medium carrot; 2 celery stalks; 10-15 large button mushrooms; 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 3 oven roasted tomatoes; 5-10 birds eye chilli to taste.; 2-3 sheets vegan puff pastry; to taste lime juice

Servings: persons

1
Blend onions, garlic, carrot, celery, tomatoes, chillies, mushrooms, and chickpeas SEPARATELY.
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Be sure to leave some chunky bits for texture.
3
You don't want a puree.
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Heat coconut oil in a medium saucepan over low-medium heat.
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Add onion and garlic to the pot and saute on a low heat until almost translucent.
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Add carrot and celery to the onions and garlic.
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Stir occasionally until tender.
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Add tomatoes and chilli to the pot and stir through.
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Add mushrooms and mix until they are visibly softening, then lime juice to taste.
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I use about 2 tbspn.
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Add chickpeas and cook on a medium high heat for 10 - 15 minutes stiring regularly.
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You are looking to acheive a thick consistency.
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Allow to cool and then transfer into a clean, freezer safe container.
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Put into the fridge overnight to allow flavours to develop.
15
Take a sheet of puff pastry and lay on a cutting mat.
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Build 1/3 - 1/2 of the mix along one edge of the pastry and roll to make a loaf.
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If you have some extra pastry you can trim it to make patterns on top.
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Place two or three steam scores in the top of the pastry.
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Repeat until you've used all the mix.
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Line and grease a pan with a little coconut oil.
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Bake in a 180 - 200c oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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Can also be made in a sausage roll or canape style by rolling smaller quantities.
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Be sure to knife press where divisions should be made before cooking to avoid excess pastry crumble.

408

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large brown onion, 4-5 cloves garlic, 1 medium carrot, 2 celery stalks, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chickpea and Mushroom Loaf (vegan) falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Chickpea and Mushroom Loaf (vegan)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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