The perfect vegetarian recipe

Are you a vegetarian? Are you trying to cut down on meat a little bit and you don’t know where to begin? Are you a fan of trying out new recipes?

If any of the previous ones is your case, keep reading this article. I have the perfect recipe for you.

Let’s talk about the main ingredient

When talking about basic staples, sometimes we find ourselves thinking about typical vegetables or types of meat from different countries.

But today, we are going to talk about one which is so present in many countries around the globe that is going to draw a joining line between Mexico and China.

Today, we are going to talk about brown rice. If you want to learn some interesting information about it, check this link successrice.com/recipes/vegan-brown-rice-bbq-meatloaf/. You are going to be surprised!

What does brown rice have to be so special?

Brown rice shares some characteristics with white rice, for example, its versatility. There are innumerable recipes that include rice and we can pair it with as many ingredients as we may like.

However, brown rice is a healthier variety, since it provides fiber and several vitamins and minerals to our bodies, thanks to the bran and germ contained in its grains. Isn’t it great?

How can you cook it?

Cooking brown rice is very easy. You can just add it to a pan with some salt and water and, in a couple of minutes, you are going to have the perfect side dish you were looking for, or the main ingredient for your salad ready.

Let’s get into the details

As I have promised you, today you are going to learn a recipe that is going to suit you perfectly well if you are a vegetarian.

With brown rice as the main ingredient, this vegan meatloaf is going to make you fall in love with it.

What you are going to need

• 1 packet of uncooked brown rice.
• Nonstick spray.
• ¼ cup of canola oil.
• 1 lb. of mushrooms.
• ½ teaspoon of salt.
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
• 1 diced onion.
• 3 minced cloves of garlic.
• 1 cup of walnut halves.
• 1 can of lentils, drain and rinsed.
• ½ cup of chopped fresh parsley.
• ½ cup of bread crumbs.
• ½ cup of quick oats.
• 6 tablespoons of ground flax meal.
• ½ cup of barbecue sauce.
• ¼ cup of soy sauce.

What you are going to do

1. To begin with, preheat the oven to 400°F. Cook the rice according to package instructions and let it cool. Cover a loaf pan with nonstick spray and with parchment paper.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper. Sauté everything for about 10 minutes. It should start to get brownish. Add the onion and the garlic and cook for about 6 minutes. It needs to be tender and all the liquid should be absorbed. Let it cool.
3. Then, pulse the walnuts in a food processor. They should get crumbly. Add the mushroom mixture, half of the rice, half of the lentils and the parsley. Purée everything until the ingredients come together into a paste-like mixture. Mix the walnut mixture with the rest of the rice, the lentils, the bread crumbs, the oats, the flax meal, ¼ cup of barbecue sauce and the soy sauce in a bowl.
4. After that, scrape the mixture into the loaf pan. Bake it for about 30 minutes. It should be golden and set.
5. Finally, brush the loaf with the rest of the barbecue and bake it for about 5 minutes. The barbecue sauce should start bubbling. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Lift the loaf from the pan using parchment paper.

Cook’s tips

• Serve it cut into slices and warm.
• If desired, you can prepare a barbecue dip for some extra flavor.
• This recipe is an excellent main course, but it can also be served with some roasted vegetables as a side dish. It will be the perfect match!
• You can even try this dish in the form of muffins. It is going to be served in smaller portions and kids will love it. It is going to be so much fun for them.

Final words

This vegan brown rice barbecue meatloaf is everything you were looking for. It is easy to prepare, it is really healthy and you can make it with simple staples that you surely have at home.

It is ideal to pamper your family or friends, or to give yourself a treat. You deserve it!

I think there are no excuses. Let’s head off to the market and buy all the necessary items. There is a very tasty recipe waiting for you.

Once you make it, everybody is going to want to know your secret! Don’t be afraid of sharing this recipe with all your friends. Enjoy it and let everybody do the same with this dish. You are going to be really grateful later on! And they will, too.