Stuffed Pumpkin Meatloaf

Diet and nutrition Food and drink
Wholesome Stuffed Pumpkin Meatloaf with savory spinach-chickpea filling. Vegan, hearty, and healthy—perfect for a light, tasty meal.
Meal Type Dinner , Easy , Lunch , Quick
Diets Dairy free , Low calorie , Low cholesterol , Low fat , Low phosphorus , Low protein , Low sodium , Nut free , Vegan , Low sugar , Vegetarian
Ingredients
Yield:
Serves 8
  • ½ tsp, ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice - Fresh
  • ½ tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoon Peeled Tomatoes Crushed
  • 2 tablespoon Chickpeas (Mature Seeds, Raw)
  • ½ cup Spinach - Fresh
  • 2 tbsp chopped Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 2 tbsp chopped Onion
  • ½ cup White Flour - All Purpose
  • ¾ cup Organic Bulgur Wheat
  • ¾ cup Pumpkin (Raw)
slices of vegan meatloaf on a cutting board in a kitchen
Directions
Prep: 20 min, Cook: 25 min, Total: 45 min
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. In a large bowl, stir the pumpkin, bulgur, flour, and onion. Mix well and set aside for 15 minutes. If the mixture becomes dry, add a few drops of water and knead well.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions for 3 minutes.
  4. For filling: transfer onions to a large mixing bowl and add spinach, chickpeas, tomatoes, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper. Using a spatula spoon, mix all the ingredients well.
  5. Divide the meatloaf mixture in half. Knead one of the halves to lay flat on the bottom of a 4"- deep, baking pan, approximately 4" width by 7" length.
  6. Lay the filling on top of the meatloaf layer and spread evenly with a spatula spoon.
  7. Knead the second half of the meatloaf to cover the filling and mold evenly.
  8. Bake 15-25 minutes or until top layer is crisp and golden
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 Slice
  • Calories: 124.5  kcal
  • Carbohydrates:  23.2 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2.4g
    • Total Sugars: 2 g
  • Protein: 4.25 g
  • Fat: 1.89 g
    • Saturated Fat: .27 g
  • Sodium: 21.1 mg
  • Potassium: 216.4mg
  • Calcium: 21.5 mg
  • Phosphorus: 64.5 mg 

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