Chickpea-Veggie Loaf

White Rose Child's Note:

I enjoy this scrumptious loaf time and again, including for Christmas dinner. Be sure to serve with Roasted Garlic Gravy (#203656) and a baked acorn squash, along with salad or sweet peas, for a real feast.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 1.0 loaf

• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, grated
• 1 1/2 cups celery, finely chopped
• 3 1/2 cups chickpeas
• 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes or 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon savory
• 1 tablespoon tarragon
• 1/3-1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Saute the vegetables in a little water, till the onions are well softened.
2. Put the chickpeas in a colander, and rinse for 1 minute under hot water. This will make them much easier to mash. Put them in a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher.
3. Heat oven to 300°F.
4. Combine all other ingredients with the chickpeas, and mix well.
5. Transfer mixture to a nonstick or lightly oiled loaf pan and pat in in evenly. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
6. Cool the loaf, in the pan, for a few minutes before serving.
7. Leftovers are great warmed up on a toasted sandwich with gravy!

Reviews

[Chef #703464]

i made this dish for my first vegetarian christmas (i'm currently experimenting with vegan recipes) and... well, it wasn't the best. it held its form after baking but got mushy when being cut. it was too "veggie" too me, maybe there were too much carrots? i sliced some leftovers, coated them in a flour, salt & pepper mixture and pan-fried them, which was a bit better. i think the carrots should be substituted with some other vegetable, or should be totally omitted.

[Dreamer in Ontario]

I liked this loaf more than DD, who I'd made it for. I'm averaging our ratings. It was quite easy to make. I loved how it kept its shape when removed from the loaf pan.

[najwa]

I am sorry to say I didn't like this. The herbs completely overpowered everything and caused the dish to be bitter. (I used dried herbs). Thanks anyway!