{"id":283,"date":"2025-11-30T11:50:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T11:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/?p=283"},"modified":"2026-01-03T13:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T13:04:33","slug":"smoky-southern-style-meatless-meatloaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/recipes\/smoky-southern-style-meatless-meatloaf\/","title":{"rendered":"Smoky Southern-Style Meatless Meatloaf"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">This smoky Southern-style meatless meatloaf is hearty, comforting, and packed with bold, barbecue-forward flavor. Built on a satisfying base of chickpeas, black beans, oats, and cornmeal, it delivers a dense, sliceable texture that holds together beautifully\u2014no meat required. Liquid smoke, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and a rich BBQ glaze give this loaf that classic Southern depth and slow-cooked feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or holiday spreads, this plant-based meatloaf is naturally gluten-free and can be made oil-free if desired. It stores well, reheats beautifully, and pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, greens, or cornbread. Whether you\u2019re feeding vegans, flexitarians, or curious meat-eaters, this dish earns a permanent spot in the comfort-food rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meatloaf<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained (reserve aquafaba), rinsed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 cup rolled oats, coarsely ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 cup cornmeal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bd cup aquafaba (chickpea liquid)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">3 tablespoons liquid smoke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 teaspoons olive oil <strong>or<\/strong> 2 tablespoons vegetable broth (oil-free option)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 large yellow or white onion, finely diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bd cup low-sodium vegetable broth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u2153 cup ketchup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought, recipe below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Homemade BBQ Sauce (Optional)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">1 cup tomato sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">3 cloves garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bc cup apple cider vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 tablespoon dark molasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bc cup brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bc teaspoon cumin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bc teaspoon white pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bc teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 chipotle pepper in adobo, seeds removed (optional, very spicy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 tablespoon lime juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 teaspoon olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 tablespoon cornstarch + \u00bc cup water (slurry)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prepare the Meatloaf<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Preheat oven to <strong>350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">In a food processor, blend the chickpeas until smooth. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Process <strong>one can<\/strong> of black beans until smooth and add to the bowl. Pulse the <strong>second can<\/strong> briefly, leaving small chunks for texture, and add to the bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Grind the oats into a coarse flour and add to the bean mixture along with the cornmeal, liquid smoke, and aquafaba.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Heat oil or vegetable broth in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stir in Worcestershire sauce, vegetable broth, and ketchup until combined. Add the onion mixture to the bean mixture and gently fold until fully incorporated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Spoon mixture into prepared loaf pan, pressing firmly into corners and smoothing the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the loaf. Bake for <strong>1 hour 20 minutes<\/strong>, or until firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Let cool for <strong>10\u201315 minutes<\/strong> before slicing to allow the loaf to set.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Homemade BBQ Sauce Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl and set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Add all remaining sauce ingredients (except cornstarch slurry) to a blender and blend until smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Pour into a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for <strong>20 minutes<\/strong>, stirring occasionally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional <strong>5 minutes<\/strong> until thickened.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Yellow cornmeal (such as Quaker) works best for texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Wrap leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to <strong>1 week<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">This loaf freezes well when sliced and wrapped individually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Based on recipe found on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veganosity.com\/smoky-southern-style-meatless-meatloaf\/\">veganosity.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This smoky Southern-style meatless meatloaf is hearty, comforting, and packed with bold, barbecue-forward flavor. Built on a satisfying base of chickpeas, black beans, oats, and cornmeal, it delivers a dense, sliceable texture that holds together beautifully\u2014no meat required. Liquid smoke, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and a rich BBQ glaze give this loaf that classic Southern depth [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":457,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-283","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Smoky-Southern-Style-Meatless-Meatloaf-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1868&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":285,"url":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/recipes\/buffalo-chickpea-taquitos\/","url_meta":{"origin":283,"position":0},"title":"Buffalo Chickpea Taquitos","author":"amargolisHobbies","date":"November 30, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"These Buffalo Chickpea Taquitos are crispy on the outside, saucy and spicy on the inside, and packed with plant-based protein. 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