Savory Herb‑Glazed Chickpea Loaf with Roasted Vegetables
A hearty, plant-based chickpea loaf infused with savory herbs and topped with a flavorful glaze, served alongside perfectly roasted vegetables for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth (as needed for moisture)
- For the Glaze:
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- For the Roasted Vegetables:
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 parsnips, sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and herbs (thyme, rosemary) to taste
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse chickpeas until mostly mashed but not puréed. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add oats, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, soy sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Add vegetable broth as needed to achieve a moist but firm consistency.
- Press the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Mix the glaze ingredients (ketchup, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar) in a small bowl and spread over the top of the loaf.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until firm and golden on top. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- While loaf bakes, prepare the vegetables. Toss carrots, parsnips, onion, and zucchini with olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve slices of chickpea loaf with roasted vegetables on the side.
Notes
- Let the loaf rest before slicing for best texture.
- Can be made ahead and reheated for easy meal prep.
- Feel free to use other seasonal vegetables for roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with vegetables
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan loaf, chickpea loaf, roasted vegetables, plant-based dinner, herb-glazed loaf