Vegan Lentil Meatloaf - Easy Vegan Meal Plan

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon(s) ground flax or ground chia
• 5 tablespoon(s) warm water
• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil ((or use water/broth for oil-free))
• 1 cup(s) (3 oz/ 85 g) finely chopped mushrooms ((any kind))
• 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
• 1 1/2 cup(s) (1 15oz can) cooked brown lentils
• 2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon(s) soy sauce ((gluten-free if preferred))
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) Italian seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
• 1 cup(s) breadcrumbs ((gluten-free if preferred))
• 1/2 cup(s) walnuts (chopped)
• 4 tablespoon(s) plant-based milk (or as needed (such as oat or soy))
• 1/3 cup(s) ketchup
• 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
• Chopped fresh parsley ((optional, for garnish))