Are you a vegetarian looking for a hearty and satisfying meatless meal? Look no further than veggie meatloaf with checca sauce! This classic comfort food can be customized to your liking using a variety of vegetables and seasonings, while the checca sauce adds a rich and flavorful twist to the dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the simple steps of creating a delicious and unforgettable veggie meatloaf with checca sauce that will delight your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.
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VERONICA'S VEGGIE MEATLOAF WITH CHECCA SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the Checca Sauce: Combine the cherry tomatoes, scallions, garlic, basil, and oil in a processor. Pulse the tomatoes until they are coarsely chopped, being careful not to puree. Set aside. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- For the Lentil Loaf: Place the lentils in a large saucepan of cold water. Bring the water just to a boil over high heat. Carefully drain the boiling water and rinse the lentils. Meanwhile, in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat, bring the broth to a boil. Add the rice and return the liquid to a boil. Decrease the heat to low, cover the rice, and gently simmer without stirring for 10 minutes. Stir in the lentils, onion, carrot, and celery. Cover and continue cooking without stirring until the rice and lentils are tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes longer. Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the corn over the rice and lentils and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover and let stand for 5 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of the butter over a 10 by 4 1/2 by 3-inch loaf pan. In a heavy, large skillet, cook the spinach over medium heat until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes. Drain and squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach. Transfer the spinach to a work surface and coarsely chop.
- In a large bowl, gently mix the lentil mixture, spinach, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, pepper, and half of the checca sauce. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Arrange the sliced tomatoes in a row over the lentil mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Bake uncovered until the loaf is heated through and the topping is melted and starting to brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Slice the loaf into 2-inch slices, arrange on plates, and serve with the remaining checca sauce.
VEGGIE MEATLOAF WITH CHECCA SAUCE
Steps:
- For the Checca Sauce: Combine the cherry tomatoes, scallions, garlic, basil and oil in a processor. Pulse the tomatoes until they are coarsely chopped, being careful not to puree. Set aside. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Lentil Loaf: Place the lentils in a large saucepan of cold water. Bring the water just to a boil over high heat. Carefully drain the boiling water and rinse the lentils. Meanwhile, in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat, bring the broth to a boil. Add the rice and return the liquid to a boil. Decrease the heat to low, cover the rice, and gently simmer without stirring for 10 minutes. Stir in the lentils, onions, carrot and celery. Cover and continue cooking without stirring until the rice and lentils are tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes longer. Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the corn over the rice and lentils and let stand, covered for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover and let stand for 5 more minutes. Spread 1 tablespoon of the butter over a 10 by 4 1/2 by 3 inch loaf pan. In a heavy, large skillet, cook the spinach over medium heat until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes. Drain and squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach. Transfer the spinach to a work surface and coarsely chop. In a large bowl, gently mix the lentil mixture, spinach 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, pepper and half of the checca sauce. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Arrange the sliced tomatoes in a row over the lentil mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
VEGGIE MEATLOAF WITH CHECCA SAUCE
Adapted from Everyday Italian, this is loaded with nutrition. This recipe came from Giada's mom, who is a vegetarian!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Brown Rice
Time 2h
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Checca Sauce:
- Combine the cherry tomatoes, scallions, garlic, basil, and oil in a food processor. Pulse the tomatoes until they are coarsely chopped, but not pureed. Set aside. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- For the Brown Rice Lentil Loaf:
- Place the lentils in a large saucepan of cold water. Bring the water just to a boil over high heat. Carefully drain the boiling water and rinse the lentils. Meanwhile, in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat, bring the broth to a boil. Add the rice and return liquid to a boil. Turn heat to low, cover the rice, and gently simmer without stirring for 10 minutes. Stir in the lentils, onion, carrot, and celery. Cover and continue cooking without stirring until rice and lentils are tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes more. Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the corn over the rice and lentils and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover and let it stand for 5 more minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350*F.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of the butter over a 10"x4 1/2"x3" loaf pan. In a large heavy skillet, cook the spinach over medium heat until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes. Drain and squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach. Move the spinach to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
- In a large bowl, gently mix the lentil mixture, spinach, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, pepper, and half of the checca sauce. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Arrange the sliced tomatoes in a row over the lentil mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 2 tbls. of Parmesan cheese. Dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Bake uncovered until loaf is heated through and the topping is melted and starting to brown, about 30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes. Slice the loaf into 2-inch slices, arrange on plates, and serve with the remaining checca sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.7, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 149.2, Sodium 756.5, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 10, Sugar 6.5, Protein 28.2
VEGETABLE MEAT LOAF
I'm not big on leftovers, so I've pared down my recipes to serve two. This meat loaf is simple and quick to prepare, plus it helps you eat your veggies. It's great served with cheddar-topped baked potatoes. -Judi Brinegar, Liberty, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, bread, egg, carrot, onion, green pepper, celery, seasonings and 2 tablespoons chili sauce., Form into a loaf in an ungreased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan. Spoon remaining chili sauce over loaf. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 1349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
MY MOM'S VEGETABLE "MEATLOAF" WITH CHECCA SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentis
Categories Tomato Bake Vegetarian Dinner Mozzarella Lentil Healthy Brown Rice Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For the sauce:
- In a food processor, combine the cherry tomatoes, scallions, garlic, basil, oil, salt, and pepper. Pulse the tomatoes until they are coarsely chopped, being careful not to puree them. Transfer the sauce to a bowl.
- For the lentil loaf:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 10 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl to cool slightly. Reserve the skillet.
- In the same large skillet, cook the spinach over medium heat until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. Squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach. Transfer the spinach to a cutting board and coarsely chop. Add to the onion mixture.
- Add the lentils, brown rice, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella, the corn, basil, eggs, egg white, salt, pepper, and 3/4 cup of the sauce to the cooled onion mixture. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Arrange the sliced tomatoes in 2 rows over the lentil mixture, covering the top completely. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Bake until the loaf is heated through and the topping is melted and starting to brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Slice the loaf (still in the pan) into 1-inch slices, arrange on plates, and serve with the remaining sauce.
VERONICA'S VEGGIE MEATLOAF WITH CHECCA SAUCE
Steps:
- For the Checca Sauce:
- Combine the cherry tomatoes, scallions, garlic, basil, and oil in a processor. Pulse the tomatoes until they are coarsely chopped, being careful not to puree. Set aside. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- For the Lentil Loaf:
- Place the lentils in a large saucepan of cold water. Bring the water just to a boil over high heat. Carefully drain the boiling water and rinse the lentils. Meanwhile, in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat, bring the broth to a boil. Add the rice and return the liquid to a boil. Decrease the heat to low, cover the rice, and gently simmer without stirring for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils, onion, carrot, and celery. Cover and continue cooking without stirring until the rice and lentils are tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes longer. Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the corn over the rice and lentils and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover and let stand for 5 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread 1 tablespoon of the butter over a 10 by 4 1/2 by 3-inch loaf pan. In a heavy, large skillet, cook the spinach over medium heat until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes. Drain and squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach. Transfer the spinach to a work surface and coarsely chop.
- In a large bowl, gently mix the lentil mixture, spinach, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese, basil, salt, pepper, and half of the checca sauce. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Arrange the sliced tomatoes in a row over the lentil mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese. Dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Bake uncovered until the loaf is heated through and the topping is melted and starting to brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Slice the loaf into 2-inch slices, arrange on plates, and serve with the remaining checca sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF WITH VEGETABLES
This is a meaty alternative to meat loaf, with vegetables on the side.
Provided by RENEE86
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Protein TVP
Time 1h50m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl combine vegetarian ground beef, vegetarian ground beef crumbles, onion, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, sage, garlic powder, mustard, oil, bread cubes and milk. Transfer to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and form into a loaf. Pour tomato sauce on top.
- Place carrots and potatoes around loaf and spray vegetables with cooking spray.
- Bake 30 to 45 minutes; turn vegetables. Bake another 30 to 45 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 42.1 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 814.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF
For those vegetarians who miss the taste of meatloaf, here is a tasty vegetarian version that matches the flavor.
Provided by RAINSINGER
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix 1/2 the barbeque sauce with the vegetarian burger crumbles, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Season with thyme, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the loaf pan.
- Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Pour remaining barbeque sauce over the loaf, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until loaf is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 687.9 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
DELICIOUS MEATLOAF WITH VEGETABLES
My family likes spice so I add in about 2 teaspoons dried chili flakes when sauteeing the veggies, but that is optional, you can sub chili sauce for the ketchup ---if you prefer to use fresh sliced mushrooms, just saute in the skillet before the onions and other ingredients, any leftovers makes a fantastic sandwich! :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet melt butter; saute the onions, green onion, garlic, chopped celery and carrots over medium heat, stirring for until the carrots are fork-tender (about 10 minutes).
- Season with seasoning salt and pepper.
- Add in Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 cup ketchup; cook stirring 2 minutes; remove from heat.
- In a large bowl combine the sauteed veggies, ground beef and pork, mushrooms, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Pat into a shallow 10 x 5-inch oval baking dish.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, then drizzle about 1-1/2 cups ketchup over the mixture.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until cooked.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Lentils: For the best texture, use a combination of brown and green lentils. Brown lentils provide a firm texture, while green lentils add softness and a subtle sweetness.
- Soak the Lentils: Soaking the lentils before cooking helps to reduce cooking time and makes them easier to digest. Simply rinse the lentils in cold water, then cover them with water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Use a Food Processor: A food processor makes quick work of chopping the vegetables and lentils. If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the vegetables and lentils by hand.
- Don't Overmix the Mixture: Overmixing the lentil mixture can make the meatloaf tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Shape the Meatloaf: To shape the meatloaf, use your hands to form the mixture into a loaf shape. Place the meatloaf in a baking dish and press down gently to compact it.
- Bake the Meatloaf: Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the Checca Sauce: While the meatloaf is baking, make the checca sauce. Simply combine all of the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, or until it has thickened.
- Serve the Meatloaf: Once the meatloaf is cooked, let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Serve the meatloaf with the checca sauce and your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
This veggie meatloaf with checca sauce is a delicious and satisfying plant-based meal. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's low in fat and calories. The checca sauce is a flavorful and tangy complement to the meatloaf. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
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